Results – Kolkata

MYSTIC FORCE (Gajender Singh), VIKING VALOR (App Arman Khan) and BLUE MOUNTAIN (Deep Shanker) were slow to begin losing approximately two lengths at the start. Jockey Nelson Maseyk, the rider of INNOVATOR, was fined a sum of Rs. 1,000/- for excessive use of the whip (1st offence). The Veterinary Officer reported that SECRET IDEA returned lame on its right fore. Tr. Jaiswal was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Sr. Veterinary Officer.

CRADOC (M Maseyk) was slow to begin. An objection was lodged by App Vikash Tamang, the rider of SILKEN SENORITA placed 4th by the Judge against Jockey C Alford, the rider of ELUSIVE THOUGHT placed 3rd by the Judge on the grounds of “coming onto me in the last 200 metres whereby I had to stop riding, check my mount and this cost me a place”. The Stewards after having interviewed both the jockeys, viewing the CCTV replay of the race and taking into consideration the opinion expressed by the Stipendiary Stewards, resolved to uphold the objection and revise the order of the Judge’s placings as under :- SARTAJ - 1st ZAKIYAH - 2nd SILKEN SENORITA - 3rd ELUSIVE THOUGHT - 4th FAIRY GIRL - 5th The Veterinary Officer reported that SILKEN SENORITA returned lame on its right fore. Tr. Patrick Quinn was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Sr. Veterinary Officer.

ch g ITALIAN POWER (Sk Israil) was fractious in its stall, ducked under the front gates and dislodged its rider. Under the circumstances the gelding was withdrawn with the permission of the Stewards before coming under Starter’s orders. The Starting Stall Certificate of ITALIAN POWER has been revoked by the Starter. RITHAMBHRA (App Mohit singh) was difficult while being stalled. Approaching the 600 metres BEST BET (B Mahesh) was inconvenienced when squeezed for room between GLORIOUS INVENTION (C Alford) and RITHAMBHRA (App Mohit Singh). RITHAMBHRA (App Mohit singh) ran detached from the field. On examination the Veterinary Officer reported that RITHAMBRA returned bleeding from both nostrils. Tr. Jasbir Singh was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Sr. Veterinary Officer.

ABAYA (Md Islam) was fractious while being stalled. MOMENT OF LOVE (Gajender Singh) was slow into its stride. Jockey M Maseyk, the rider of SPECTACULAR STYLE, was fined a sum of Rs. 1,000/- for shifting ‘in’ and causing interference to ANDEANA (Imran Khan) approaching the 700 metres and ABAYA (Md. Islam) approaching the 600 metres.

At the request of Tr. J Stephens, b g ENTREPRENEUR, an acceptor on the above race, was examined by the Veterinary Officer on the morning of 1st April, 2011 and found to have developed swelling on left fore tendon. Under the circumstances the horse was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Tr. J Stephens was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Sr. Veterinary Officer. ROYAL DANCE (Md Islam) was fractious in its stall, came out from the rear gate and was re-stalled. AXIOLOGY (Gajender Singh) and ADAMARIS (Vinay Jaiswal) were slow to begin. Jockey M F Ali Khan, the rider of DEBONAIRE GIRL, was fined a sum of Rs. 3,000/- for excessive use of the whip (2nd offence).

At the request of Tr. Jaiswal, ch g SECRET HERO, a declared starter in the above race, was examined by the Veterinary Officer on the morning of 4th April, 2011 and was found to be lame on its right fore. Under the circumstances the gelding was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Tr. Jaiswal was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Sr. Veterinary Officer. PINE VALLEY (App Mohit Singh) and TEMPTATION (App Shezad Khan) were slow to begin losing approximately two lengths at the start. Jockey Imran Khan, the rider of KRPTONITE, reported that his mount was inclined to hang ‘out’ throughout the race. Tr. R Gowli was advised to take appropriate corrective measures before accepting with it again. G E N E R A L 1. Urine sample. Urine sample from the following horses were taken for clinical analysis :- BLUE MOUNTAIN and INNOVATOR - 1st Race. ANDROLOGY - 5th Race. ADDITIONAL REPORT CALCUTTA RACES SUMMER MEETING, SEVENTH DAY, SUNDAY, 3RD APRIL, 2011 2nd RACE (236) THE FLASH TOY CUP – For Horses Rated 00-25 - To be ridden by Jockeys of Indian Nationality (About) 1600 Metres (2.30/2.32) : 7 runners the conclusion of a Stewards enquiry held after the last race on 4th April, 2011 into the running and riding of b f CHERISH THE MOMENT in the above race, App Arman Khan was found guilty for violating Rule 159(b) of the RCTC Rules of Racing in that during the early stages of the race he took a hold on his mount and placed it at the rear of the field thereby putting the filly in a position of disadvantage, thereafter, in the middle stages of the race when in clear running he failed to improve his position thereby continuing to keep the filly in a position of disadvantage and on entering the straight when again his mount was in clear running he did not infuse adequate vigour to his riding till the final 100 metres of the race. When deciding on the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration the record of the apprentice, points of mitigation and decided that Apprentice Jockey Arman Khan’s permission to ride in races be withdrawn for the period 14th April to 14th October, 2011 (both days inclusive). The apprentice is not permitted to ride work during the above period and was informed of his right to appeal. Further, the Stewards fined Tr. D M David a sum of Rs. 50,000/- under the provisions of RCTC Rules of Racing 159 ( c ) for being party to the breach of Rule 159(b) in that he instructed App Arman Khan, the rider of his charge CHERISH THE MOMENT, in such a manner that this disadvantaged it from being given full opportunity to obtain the best possible position in the field. Tr. D M David was cautioned regarding the future running of his charges and thereafter informed of his right to appeal.