Results – Kolkata

HIGHLY FASHIONABLE (Surender Singh) and ASMODEUS (Asghar) were slow off losing about 2 to 3 lengths each.

OVER THE LIMIT (I Chisty) sat down on its haunches in the starting stall, in the process the bridle used on the gelding came off and the saddle slipped. The gelding was withdrawn with the permission of the Stewards before coming under Starter’s orders. The Starting Stall Certificate of OVER THE LIMIT has been revoked by the Starter. SECRET WISH (C Ruzaan) and CUPID’S RAY (S Paswan) were slow off losing about two and four lengths respectively. CHAMPION CRUSADER (P Kujur) was slow off losing about five lengths and thereafter refused to raise a race gallop despite the rider’s efforts. The Manager – Veterinary Services has been requested to examine CHAMPION CRUSADER and submit his report.

ACROSTIC (App Afzal Khan) was fractious in the gates, was also slow off losing about two lengths. The explanation of App Sk. Israil, the rider of BOLLYWOOD DREAMS, that his mount was changing legs and tending to run out when asked for an effort as such he could not ride out his mount to advantage, was noted. The Manager – Veterinary Services has been requested to examine the gelding and submit his report. App Md. Shabbani, the rider of XIAN, who was observed to run detached from the field in the early stages of the race, was severely reprimanded to make greater efforts to hold position in the early stages of the race.

THOUSAND STARS (M Mark) was slow off losing about 2 to 3 lengths.

OLYMPIC MEDAL (Suraj Narredu) planted losing over a distance and taking no practical part in the race thereafter. The Starting Stall Certificate of OLYMPIC MEDAL has been revoked by the Starter. The Manager – Veterinary Services reported that NOBLE DESIRE (App Afzal Khan) returned bleeding from both nostrils. Tr. H S Bath has been advised not to accept with his charge till certified fit by the Manager – Veterinary Services.

The Manager – Veterinary Services has been requested to examine ARTURO and submit his report. Urine Samples. Under instructions from the Stewards, urine samples from the following horses were taken :- REGAL CONNECTION, owned by Mr. D Khaitan representing Soom Stud Farm Pvt Ltd and trained by Mr. Vijay Singh. RIGHT AGAIN, owned by Dr. M A M Ramaswamy and trained by Mr. D M David. PRIAPUS, owned by Mr. & Mrs. K N Dhunjibhoy & Mr. & Mrs. Z K Dhunjibhoy rep. Five Stars Shipping Co. Pvt Ltd, Mr. Berjis Minoo Desai & Ms. Vandana Berjis Desai and trained by Mr. Vinayak.

STAR STATEMENT (App Md. Shabbani) was slow off losing about two lengths, veered out thereafter and trailed the field. Tr. E Bhungard has been advised to show his charge to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a mock race before next accepting with it. HECTOR (S Paswan) trailed the field. Tr. D M David has been advised not to accept with his charge till capable of a better performance. AGNATION (Surender Singh) was observed to make the running about 6 - 8 lengths ahead of the field but having nothing much to offer from about the final bend and dropping back thereafter. On questioning, Jockey Surender Singh stated that he had been instructed to sit close 2nd/3rd but the gelding although drawn 10 bolted despite his best efforts. Tr. Vijay Singh further added that possibly due to the blinkers being used for the first time, the gelding reacted as such. Both the jockey’s and trainer’s explanations were noted for future reference.