Results – Kolkata

b m FLAMING LOVE (Afzal Hossain) was very fractious in its stall thereby sustaining cut injuries on both hind. Under the circumstances the mare was withdrawn with the permission of the Stewards before coming under Starter’s orders. Tr. R Alford was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Sr. Veterinary Officer. The Starting Stall Certificate of FLAMING LOVE has been revoked by the Starter. SMILES (Md Imran) was fractious in its stall, backed out and was stalled once again. VIKING VALOUR (M F Ali Khan) was slow to begin. LEONIDAS (S Amjad Khan) was slow to begin losing approximately three lengths at the start. Tr. Shafiq Khan was advised to give his charge adequate gate practice before accepting with it again. The trainer was further cautioned for sending his charge late to the starting gate thereby delaying the start of the race. Jockey Pradeep Kumar, the rider of EBONY PRINCESS, was severely reprimanded for failing to maintain a straight course in the final 300 metres of the race. He was reminded by the Stipendiary Steward that he had been repeatedly advised to exercise greater control over his mounts when placing them under pressure and informed that if he continued to ride in a similar manner he would be reported to the Stewards for suitable action. Further he was advised to report to Mr. N W Bird, the Jockey Coach for appropriate corrective measures.

TATTOO (J Gurung) and MAGICAL STAR (M A Gallagher) were fractious while being stalled. DIVINE SYMPHONY (Shailesh Shinde) was fractious in its stall and was slow to begin losing considerable ground at the start. Tr. Ms. Arti Doctor was informed not to accept her charge until passed fit in a barrier trial. BHIMA (Md Imran, drawn 2) which was slow to begin was soon after inconvenienced by RAINBOW COLOUR’S (M Mark, drawn 1) and MAGICAL STAR (M A Gallagher, drawn 3) who jumped ‘outwards’ and ‘inwards’ respectively. Jockey J Gurung, the rider of TATTOO, reported that his saddle shifted back approaching the 300 metres, as such he was unable to ride his mount to complete advantage and on passing the winning post he lost balance and fell off his mount. Tr. Vijay Singh was fined a sum of Rs. 1,000/- for faulty saddling of his charge. App Vikash Tamang, the rider of CEE FOUR, was fined a sum of Rs. 1,000/- for the undesirable practice of repeatedly looking back in the final 300 metres of the race. Jockey Shailesh Shinde, the rider of DIVINE SYMPHONY, reported that he lost his whip soon after the start was effected.

BLUE MOUNTAIN (Salim Khan) was slow to begin. Some distance after the start AUCKLEY (Imran Khan) was checked by its jockey and lost considerable ground when MANEGE (B Mahesh) shifted ‘inwards’. At a subsequent enquiry Jockey B Mahesh pleaded guilty to the charge of careless riding and was fined a sum of Rs. 2,500/- for shifting ground ‘inwards’ when not adequately clear of the other runner. The Veterinary Officer reported that DEVILITTO returned bleeding from both nostrils (2nd incident with in one year). Tr. D Karki was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Sr. Veterinary Officer. The Veterinary Officer reported that MANEGE returned with bleeding cut injury on its right hind.

ACCESSOR (App Shezad Khan) which was fractious in its stall backed out and was stalled once again. FLYING WONDER (I Khan) and KAMAKAZI (Pradeep Kumr) were slow to begin. Jockey Md. Islam, the rider of b m THE GORDIAN KNOT, when afforded an opportunity to explain the running and riding of his mount, stated that in the final 400 metres of the race his mount failed to respond adequately to his repeated urgings and hence he did not persist with his urgings in the concluding stages of the race. The mare was impounded for veterinary examination. On examination the Sr. Veterinary Officer reported that no abnormality was found. Tr. Mr. Vikash Jaiswal was informed to keep his charge under observation and report ailment, if any. Tr. Shafiq Khan when questioned regarding the improved performance of his charge dk b g SHERSHAH as compared to its previous run in Race No. 7 run on 12th July, 2011 where it placed 9th, stated that :- The Stipendiary Stewards while noting his explanations, informed the trainer that in future he should ensure that his charges run with the degree of fitness which would ensure consistency between the runs and that he should be more judicious while selecting jockeys. The Veterinary Officer reported that MESMERIZER (Shailesh Shinde) returned with a cut injury on its left fetlock region.

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AXIOLOGY (App Md. Sameer) arrived late to the starting gate thereby delaying the start of the race. b g FOCUS (B Mahesh) was very fractious and despite repeated attempts refused to be stalled. Under the circumstances the gelding was withdrawn with the permission of the Stewards before coming under Starter’s orders. The Starting Stall Certificate of FOCUS has been revoked by the Starter. FISH PILOT (M A Gallagher) stumbled soon after jumping out of the gates. Approaching the 800 metres FISH PILOT (M A Gallagher) travelling along the rails was checked by its rider and lost ground when SECRET WHISPERS (App Shezad Khan) shifted ‘inwards’. At a subsequent enquiry App Shezad Khan was fined a sum of Rs. 2,500/- for careless riding in that he allowed his mount to shift ‘inwards’ when not adequately clear of the other runner. Further, the apprentice was advised to report to Mr. N W Bird, the Jockey Coach for appropriate advice. App Mohit Singh, the rider of SOLID SUCCESS, was reprimanded for failing to maintain a straight course in the final 200 metres of the race. The Veterinary Officer reported that APOSTROPHE returned with a cut injury on its right hind canon. 1. The Stewards Royal Calcutta Turf Club imposed a suspended fine of Rs. 8,000/- on Tr. J Stephens for accepting the following horses trained by him to run in races as mentioned against each whilst under mediation :- QUENTIN DERWARD - The Moon Fairy Handicap. HORSE RADDISH - The Contralto Handicap ENTREPRENEUR - The Brown Wolf Handicap REBELLIOUS - The Jujube Handicap. Subsequently the above horses were permitted to be withdrawn with the permission of the Stewards. ALL THAT JAZZ - 2nd Race. CEE FOUR - 3rd Race. VIGNET - 4th Race. KING’S DESIRE - 6th Race. Sr. Stipendiary Steward Stipendiary Steward Royal Calcutta Turf Club 27.7.2011