Results – Kolkata

App J Gurung, the rider of ROYAL SCANDAL, was severely reprimanded for shifting in immediately after the start and taking the ground of RAUDO (N Akhtar) and LE CHAIM (Md. Islam) drawn on his inside. RAUDO (N Akhtar) trailed the field from about the 800 metres. Tr. D M David was advised not to accept with his charge till capable of a better performance.

SHINING EXAMPLE (V Jaiswal) was slow off losing about two lengths. MASTER HUNTER (App Md. Shabbani) trailed the field, taking no practical part in the race. Tr. D M David was advised not to accept with his charge till capable of a better performance. App C S Jodha, the rider of SEA MONARCH, the winner, was severely reprimanded for looking back on more than one occasion in the final stages of the race. Urine Sample. Under instructions from the Stewards, urine sample from ART OF WAR, owned by Mr. Sudhir D Ahuja and trained by Javed Khan, was taken.

The tongue strap used on SUPREME ATTRACTION (App C S Jodha) had come off and the same was retied at the start. At the request of Jockey I Chisty, the saddle used on OUR DRAGON was adjusted at the start. Jockey M Reuben, the rider of ALONSO, was fined a sum of Rs. 2,000/- for shifting in whilst negotiating the final bend causing interference to SUPREME ATTRACTION (C S Jodha), the latter having to drop back and lose position. ADALIRA (Neeraj Rawal) was slow off losing about two lengths. Jockey Neeraj Rawal (ADALIRA) reported that his mount clipped ABLE EAGLE (Brij Shaw) approaching the final bend and stumbled. As the same was accidental, no action beyond noting the incident, was taken. The Manager – Veterinary Services reported that LIVE IT LOVE IT (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.

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Urine samples. Under instructions from the Stewards, urine samples from the following horses were taken :- CLASSIC SKY, owned by Dr. M A M Ramaswamy and trained by Mr. D M David. ANTONIQUE and ELUSIVE TRUST, both owned by Mr. D Khaitan representing Soom Stud Farm Pvt Ltd and trained by Mr. Vijay Singh and Mr. D Todywalla respectively.

FOOT TAPPER (M Reuben) was slow off losing about a length. 8th RACE (68) THE RISING STAR HANDICAP (DIV I) (About) 1200 Metres (4.05/4.11) : 9 runners GOLDEN IMAGE (Surjeet Singh) reared up inside the starting stall and fell over, dislodging the rider. The gelding was withdrawn on veterinary grounds with the permission of the Stewards before coming under Starter’s orders. The Starting Stall Certificate of GOLDEN IMAGE has been revoked by the Starter. THUNDERELO (Brij Shaw), BRAHMOS (App V Aharwal) and FINDERS KEEPERS (Gajender Singh) were slow off losing about a length each.

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