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Was Sir Cecil Ran Unfit And Under Prepared ?

By S C Sharma | 04-Feb-2019

I  appreciate and congratulate Rajesh  Narredu, Suraj Narredu and owners of Star Superior for winning Indian derby in great style and manner and beating SC the champion and unbeaten horse convincingly.  Before the race the unbeaten record of Sir Cecil was in everyone ‘s mind as he conquered SS on all previous encounters without much hard work. Before the race I gone through number of stories about SC’s 100 percent fitness also but taken it lightly in the absence of official confirmation. But when SC again turn up in paddock in bandages my doubt on his100 percent fitness grows and strengthened further. The cloud on his fitness deepened when SC not looked in good shape and bookies offered more than evens for win. It really surprised  this champion unbeaten horse offered more than  evens and more than expectations. Later again when after passing the winning post jockey David Allan seen dismounted, doubts further grows and strengthened about his fitness. 

Now the most important point, while everyone was in some doubt about SC’s fitness but in the absense of no Official confirmation and  veterinary doctors report forced to believe SC is  fit.  Number of professionals and media reports  also predicted SC as one horse race.  One more important point no admission or denial came from owner, trainer and jockey about SC’s fitness, whereas they all were well aware that the horse is under cloud and under prepared and not given required time and workouts, and the most sufferers were SC’s followers who paid the price. . It is not expected from a trainer like Padmanabhan’s caliber.  Here I am  repeating again and again that I am not taking credit from the winner but doubts of SC’s fitness remains to be clarified  and answered.  Punters wins or looses that’s a different matter but a horse knowing allowed to run unfit is not fair in the game of racing.  My only contention is the truth must come out and racing fraternity must know what was the reality of SC’s fitness.? 

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Shetty said ...

07-Feb-2019

Racing Darby star superior 8/1   but confident 100 % win the Darby watch the video not a surprise!!!!!!!!!!! 

Arrrowoflight said ...

06-Feb-2019

Sir Cycil`s Run if you see videos many times and his style of racing in Indian Derby , Sir cycil was fit and fine ,he was sacrificed and made to lose..

see Videos 10 times and watch his Turn of foot at 500 mtrs.

one can conclude that david n had a mount on Owners in 7th race which he won .

Santosh said ...

06-Feb-2019

After the race, SIR CECIL was found to be sore by the left fore leg and has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O. before next accepting to race.

i dont find returned bleeding from nostrils as quoted by some mentioned-In the race day report.

Maybe S.C. could have been done in by the trainer entering the horse while not fit to work in S.S.'s Owners favour-Since he happens to train lots of poonawalla's Horses.

Such bilateral arrangements are quite common in racing to take innocent Punters to the cleaners

Ajoy Shah said ...

06-Feb-2019

If Roberta was declared unfit why was not Sir Cecil? As often seen Horses known to be not well are checked again at the starting Gates and given trots.Many have been withdrawn at the gates. Why this was not done with Sir??

Godzilla said ...

06-Feb-2019

Amazing. Star Superior improved leaps and bounds. It will win more prestigeous Races.

Chr said ...

05-Feb-2019

I agree with yr views Sharma sir. There was no full attempt by David Allen which clearly shows she is not fit fully 

Vishal said ...

05-Feb-2019

Absolutely agree. 

The trainer has run an unfit horse in the derby. It was soo sad to see him struggle at the bend itself... 

Chanakya said ...

05-Feb-2019

@ SC Sharma,

your question/(s) are very  correct. conclusions are also right.  The  trainer and  the  connected  people are  blameworthy, but  nothing  can  be  done  to  bring  them  to  book....

But  I'll give  an  excuse/opinion/fact that  they  may  have  been  helpless/oveconfident...

 

Deep said ...

05-Feb-2019

Sharma jii please post ur tips for all the race days.  At least for one race in a day. Thank you 

Srinivasan said ...

05-Feb-2019

I dont think SC has recovered or recover at all like BE SAFE.

 

Vision said ...

05-Feb-2019

I agree sir

Chukkapalli said ...

05-Feb-2019

I fully agree with the opinion expressed by Sri Sharma Sir that S C contested in the Derby with much hope rather than the fitness.  Sir Cecil should have been given long tracks usually required but participated and came good third against formidable opponent who is a 500 + kg strongly built and healthy opponent.

Dead Heat Derby said ...

05-Feb-2019

Sc sharma sir punters destiny is to loose, punters habit is losing money and mere desire to win. Sir I simply follow your tips with out any fear and any hesitation. The last tip given from you survived me, true girt , 

Respected Sir now coming to your point in such a big event and such a good horse wins there even if they sell the race course they can't provide punters winning money, 

I will be greatfull to you thank you sir