Sectional time: 12.83, 12.93,12.29, 11.97, 11.86, 10.95, 27.58
Sectional time: 16.32, 11.81, 13.69, 13.18, 12.96, 12.10, 11.14, 27.79
General 1. The shoe of POWER TOWER (G. Aucharuz) was attended to prior to the horses arriving in the paddock. Starting Reports 1. UNIVERSE BOSS (B. Bhaugeerothee) was slow. Stewards Reports 1. An objection was lodged by Jockey C. Segeon, rider of the provisional second placed horse (THE HITMAN) against Apprentice A. Mosaheb, rider of the provisional winner (WHIPPING BOY), alleging interference as from the first time 300m (1600m) to the 1200m. Jockey C. Segeon explained that he received pressure from WHIPPING BOY, causing him to check at the 1200m which was his main objection. In this regard, the patrol films of the race were viewed from the different angles and Jockey C. Segeon, Trainer V. Ruhee, Apprentice A. Mosaheb and Trainer S. P. Mootien were interviewed by the Stipendiary Stewards. In arriving at this decision, the Objection Board considered the distance between WHIPPING BOY and THE HITMAN at the finish (0.55 lengths), the proximity of the incident to the finish and the extent of the alleged interference. From a viewing of the patrol films, it was established that the interference at the 1100m, rather than, 1200m was marginal, for a very brief period and no major prejudice was caused to THE HITMAN as there was fair distance available in the race for THE HITMAN to cover ground on WHIPPING BOY. The Stipendiary Stewards could not be satisfied that but for the above incident, THE HITMAN would have finished ahead of WHIPPING BOY. The Objection Board overruled the objection and allowed the judge’s result to stand. 2. Leaving the stalls, CAROLINA REAPER (M. Sonaram) shifted out causing RAVISHING RAMBO (K. Ramsamy) to shift out further, inconveniencing UNIVERSE BOSS (B. Bhaugeerothee). 3. CAROLINA REAPER (M. Sonaram) was keen in the running in the early stages of the race.
4. Following the incident at the 1100m, Apprentice A. Mosaheb (WHIPPING BOY) has been advised to be more careful while shifting ground in races. Racecard Changes 1. None. Scratching 1. None. Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. The Veterinary Surgeon had no report
Sectional time: 14.71, 11.95, 11.45, 11.33, 10.76, 26.93
General 1. Prior to the running of this race, Trainer A. Sewdyal advised the Board that his instructions to Jockey M. Sonaram (STEPPING OUT) were to lead at all cost. This change of tactic was disseminated to the public. Starting Reports 1. EL PATRON (B. Soodoo) was slow. Stewards Reports 1. AL JAZEERA (R. Joorawon) was eased briefly near the 1000m. 2. Jockey B. Sooful (WILLIAM BLAKE) reported that his horse dropped its bit near the 600m.
3. AL JAZEERA (R. Joorawon) shifted in, in the concluding stages of the race and went across STEPPING OUT (M. Sonaram) and then FRENCH REBEL (J. Allyhosain), causing the latter a brief ease. Accordingly, Jockey R. Joorawon has been issued with a caution. 4. STEPPING OUT (M. Sonaram) shifted away from the whip in the final 150m and then had a tendency to hang out. 5. In view of the performance of WILLIAM BLAKE (B. Sooful), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. Racecard Changes 1. None. Scratching 1. None. Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. EL PATRON - Lame off fore 2. WILLIAM BLAKE - No abnormalities detected
Sectional time: 11.48, 10.15, 9.79, 25.12
Sectional time: 12.15, 11.19, 11.19, 11.60, 25.90
Sectional time: 21.60, 13.53, 12.77, 12.21, 10.83, 23.92
Sectional time: 15.62, 11.56, 14.19, 12.96, 12.93, 11.94, 10.88, 26.90