Results – Kolkata

MOMENT OF LOVE (Pawan Sharma) was very fractious in its stall and thereafter was slow to begin losing approximately two lengths. APYROUS (C Alford) was slow to begin. Jockey Salim Khan, the rider of BADAL, was reprimanded for dropping his hands before passing the winning post.

ITALIAN STAR (Russell Xaviers, drawn 3) jumped awkwardly ‘outwards’ momentarily unbalancing the jockey whereby he lost his stirrup irons and subsequently caused severe interference to LOCAL WARRIOR (S Domingo, drawn 4) which in turn inconvenienced SADDLERS STAR (Md. Islam, drawn 5). In view of its behaviour Tr. J Stephens was informed not to accept with his charge ITALIAN STAR until shown to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a mock race.

FIGHTING STAR (Aadesh Kumar) was slow to begin. Approaching the 200 metres SAMARKHAND (J Chinoy) shifted ‘out’ under pressure and inconvenienced FIGHTING STAR (Aadesh Kumar). The Sr. Veterinary Officer reported that on examination after the race ch g SAMARKHAND (J Chinoy) was observed to have sustained a bleeding cut injury on its right hind.

Consequent to Jockey Pawan Sharma being declared medically unfit to ride after the 2nd race, Tr. Ms. Arti Doctor was permitted to substitute Jockey J Chinoy to ride SPECIAL STAR. LEADING EDGE (A Imran Khan) was very fractious in its stall. JACKSONVILLE (V Jaiswal) reared up as the start was effected losing approximately 3 – 4 lengths. Tr. Vikash Jaiswal was advised to give his charge adequate gate practice before accepting with it again.

LITTLE MOMBO (Afzal Hossain) was very fractious in its stall. G E N E R A L 1. Urine Sample. Urine samples of the following horses were taken for clinical analysis :- b f SHE IS SUPERB ch g SAMARKHAND 2. Random testing for the presence of alcohol in respect of Jockeys Pawan Sharma, A Imran Khan and App N S Parmar was carried out and found to be clear.