Looks like the Royal Western India Turf Club (RWITC) management didn't see it coming. Their decision this week to suspend trainer Nirad Karanjawala for three years, allegedly, "for allowing jockey SG Prasad to train his horses" has not gone down too well with the racing professionals. In separate communications (copies with mid-day), both the trainers' and jockeys' associations have, in no uncertain terms, expressed their displeasure, and asked the club to review the decision.

It may be noted that jockey SG Prasad had ridden the Nirad Karanjawala-trained Nairobi to two quick, back-to-back victories during the Pune monsoon season last year.