Pune Selections - Sep 6th.

Race 1 (A)

AMBERLEY: Had beaten RED DAWN in Mumbai. Has a good chance to score.

LEGENDARY: Has class but weight will a bother.

RED DAWN: Very consistent. May find the trip a trifle sharp.

Race 2 (A)

DYNAMITE: Covered good ground to finish a good 3rd in its last run wherein jockey Shammi Khan was warned for not following the trainers’ instructions. Appears to be fit over this distance with Wayne Smith.

POLAR GLOW: Back to her class where she belongs to.

An incident in Race No.218 of Mumbai “An enquiry has been initiated into running and riding of MUBARRAS & ELEMENTO TRANCE and a report will be submitted shortly. Trainer Nana Raghunath and Apprentice Kishore Kadam were questioned regarding the running and riding of ELEMENTO TRANCE.Tr.Nana Raghunath stated that he had instructed Apprentice Kishore Kadam to settle the horse in 5th/6th position, be at the horse all the time and to do his best in the straight. He added that he had also told the Apprentice that the horse has a habit of shifting out in the straight, as such to keep the whip in the left hand. App.Kishore Kadam confirmed the instructions and added that he had ridden to his instructions and did his best. The video recording of the race was viewed and it was pointed out to App.Kishore Kadam that entering the home straight when he made his move from the outside, every time he used the whip with the left hand, his right hand stopped moving. App.Kishore Kadam admitted to the above and said that he has got a whip very recently and he was not too comfortable using the whip. He assured the Stipendiary Stewards that he would practice the use of the whip on a Horse Simulator. Trainer Nana Raghunath when asked for his observation of the Jockey’s riding replied that the Jockey had followed the instructions and his horse had run true to form and the winner POLAR GLOW would have won more easily had he not been pocketed in the straight. The explanation tendered by Trainer Nana Raghunath and Apprentice Kishore Kadam was noted. “

ORIENTAL JEWEL: Tested over a longer course in her last run where she beat JOHNNY BRAVO by a distance, finishing 2nd to the front runner BREZHNEV.Jk. fined for excessive whipping.

Race 3 (A)

NITROUS: A game performer in Graded races has a slender edge over the promoted AQUADISIAC and the “blood vessel” HUGO BOSS.

Race 4 (A+)

CAMEO: Won his last race impressively. Should win again.

WILD TORANAADO: Very speedy. Aiming a hat-trick.

WAR OF ATTRITION: At best can place.

Race 5 (A+)

HIDDEN DANGER: Impressive in workouts. Should win.

WAR CRAFT: Impressed in a Mock race. The extended trip should suit him better.

BLACK SAPPHIRE: Has good credentials.

Race 6 (B)

CHARLIE PARKER: This 9 year old is expected to show his zest in this class.

BU ATTIFEL: Entrusted to Samuel Fargeat.Tracking well. Will challenge.

RISING PRINCESS: Plate changed to “A” in her 10th run. No trackwork but regular in Swim.

Race 7 (B)

JEWEL STAR: Tracking well after his last run.

RAVE ON: Speedy.

TE QUIERO: Handicap chance.

Day’s best: CAMEO.

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