Results – Kolkata

Jockey S Amjad Khan, the rider of MY FAIR LADY, reported that on jumping out of the gates he momentarily lost his left stirrup iron which he regained shortly afterwards. ABAYA (Md Islam) drifted to the outer portion of the race track while rounding the bend. Tr. Javed Khan was advised to take appropriate corrective measures before accepting with it again. PERSERVERANCE (Md Shabbani) under pressure drifted ‘outwards’ in the final 200 metres of the race. Jockey Md Shabbani was advised to make every effort to keep his mounts on an even course. App Mohit Singh, the rider of b m RITHAMBHRA when afforded an opportunity to explain the running and riding of his mount, stated that he was instructed by the trainer to take his mount on a start to finish mission. However, the mare began slowly and in spite of his urgings he was unable to follow the trainer’s instructions in the early part of the race. Thereafter, on entering the straight he eased the mare down to a steady canter as he realized that she was in distress. On examination the Veterinary Officer reported that the mare returned bleeding from both nostrils. Tr. Jasbir Singh was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

PHLOX (Md. Shabbani) was fractious while being stalled. Some distance after the start ROMANTIC SUNSET (Neeraj Rawal) and QUENTIN DERWARD (App Shezad Khan) collided with each other. App Shezad Khan, the rider of QUENTIN DERWARD, was reprimanded for failing to take the corrective measures when his mount drifted to the outer portion of the race track in the concluding stages of the race. The apprentice was advised to report to Mr. N W Bird, the Jockey Coach, for appropriate corrective measures. ROMANTIC SUNSET (Neeraj Rawal) maintained an erratic course in the final 300 metres of the race. Jockey M F Ali Khan, the rider of SNIPER, reported that at no stage of the race was his mount responding to his urgings and despite his best efforts it ran detached from the field. The colt was impounded for veterinary examination and on examination no ailment was noticed. Tr. R Gowli was informed not to accept with his charge until shown to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a mock race.

ALPINE COUNT (App Vikash Tamang) and TEMPTATION (M Mark) were slow to begin losing approximate two lengths at the start. Passing the distance post TINTORETTO (App Mohit Singh) under pressure drifted to the outer portion of the race track. BADAL (App Ajoy Roy) ran detached from the field. Tr. Vikash Jaiswal was informed not to accept with his charge until shown to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a mock race. A Stewards enquiry was held after the last race into the running and riding of b c ALPINE COUNT in the above race. The Stewards interviewed Tr. Patrick Quinn, App Vikash Tamang and master Trainer Mr. F A Rodrigues (Jr). At the conclusion of the enquiry App Vikash Tamang pleaded guilty to the charge of “incompetent riding (Rule 161(ii)” in that during the early stages of the race he took a hold of his mount thereby placing it in a position of disadvantage i.e., approximately 6 to 7 lengths away from the field. The Stewards, while deciding on the penalty, took into consideration the record of the apprentice, points of mitigation and decided that Apprentice Jockey Vikash Tamang’s permission to ride in races be withdrawn on 13th , 17th & 23rd August, 2011. The apprentice is permitted to ride work during the above period of suspension and was also informed of his right to appeal. App Vikash Tamang was directed to report to Mr. N W Bird, the Jockey Coach for appropriate corrective measures. Further, the Stewards resolved to caution :-

FLAMINGO FANTASY (B Gurang) was slow to begin. Some distance after the start SMOKIN ACES (S Zervaan) which was marginally slow to begin shifted ‘out’ and bumped REBELLIOUS (M Maseyk) momentarily unbalancing its jockey. RIVER DIVINE (Asghar) ran detached from the field in the early and middle stages of the race. Jockey S Rabbani, the rider of STRAUSS, was fined a sum of Rs. 1,000/- for the indifferent handling of his mount in the final 400 metres of the race. Jockey Imran Khan, the rider of ALIZE, was reprimanded for dropping his hands before passing the winning post though on a beaten horse.

At the request of Trainer Rutherford Alford, b g FLY BY WIRE, a declared starter in the above race, was examined by the Veterinary Officer on the morning of Tuesday, 2nd August, 2011 and found to have developed severe pain on its withers due to a fall in the stable. Under the circumstances the gelding was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Tr. Rutherford Alford was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. Jockey I Khan, the rider of REGAL CLASSIC, was fined a sum of Rs. 500/- for failing to wear the declared coloured cap after having weighed out with the same. CREDIT SQUEEZE (M F Ali Khan) jumped awkwardly from the starting gates. Jockey Pradeep Kumar, the rider of dk b h CROCODILE HUNTER, when afforded an opportunity to explain the running of his mount stated that the horse was not striding fluently passing the 800 metres hence he did not place his mount under undue pressure. The horse was impounded for veterinary examination and on examination the Veterinary Officer reported that no ailment was noticed. However, Tr. Rutherford Alford was informed to keep his charge under observation and report ailment, if any and not to accept with it until it was capable of a better performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that CAIRNDHU (Md Imran) returned with a bleeding cut injury on its right stifle fold.

WASHINGTON IRVINE (Neeraj Rawal) brushed against the gates as the start was effected dislodging its rider and completed the course riderless. The Veterinary Officer reported that MUMTAZ returned with bleeding cut injury on its left hind. G E N E R A L SWISS KING and RIVER WARRIOR - 1st Race. APYROUS and ALPINE COUNT - 4th Race. REGAL CLASSIC - 6th Race. RIVER WARRIOR - Sound CROCODILE HUNTER - Sound SWAHILI - Sound SPITZ - Sound SUN DANCER - Sound ABAYA - Lame on right fore. Tr. Javed Khan was informed not to accept with his charge ABAYA until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.