Results – Kolkata

ANDROLOGY(Vinay Jaiswal) refused to be stalled inspite of repeated attempts to do so. Under the circumstances the gelding was withdrawn with the permission of the Stewards before coming under Starter’s orders. The Starting Stall Certificate of ANDROLOGY has been revoked by the Starter. DESERT IMAGE(App Md Imran Ashraf), AVON CREEK(App Mohit Singh) and CREDIT SWAP(Neeraj Rawal) were slow off losing about two lengths each.

REGAL BEARING(Md Shabbani) was fractious while being loaded. MESMERIZER(Shailesh Shinde) was slow to begin. OCEAN ELEMENT(Asghar) was slow to begin and trailed the field home. In view of its behavior Trainer Bharath Singh has been advised not to accept with his charge unless shown to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a mock race. LAKE SPIRIT(Amandeep Singh) stumbled accidentally approaching the 800 metres with the rider losing his right stirrup iron which he was able to regain soon after.

ARACELI(C Alford) which was led riderless to the start, reached late, thereby delaying the proceedings. Trainer D R Byramji was informed that a repeat of a similar delay would entail his charges being withdrawn from the race. Jockey I Khan(INCANTO BLISS) reported that his mount was inclined to hang out for the greater part of the race. Trainer D M David was advised to take remedial measures in consultation with the Veterinary Officer before accepting with his charge again.

ALIENATION(B Mahesh) jumped awkwardly out from the gates. An enquiry has been opened into the running and riding of Dandified, ridden by Jockey C Alford and trained by Mr Vijay Singh. At the conclusion of an enquiry into the running and riding of b c DANDIFIED trained by Mr. Vijay Singh and ridden by Jockey C Alford, the Stipendiary Stewards accepted the respective explanations tendered by the Trainer and Jockey which were that :- a) The trainer had instructed Jockey C Alford to place his mount in a position of advantage after taking into consideration the early positioning of ELENA and PETALOID and thereafter to do his best. b) It was the trainer’s opinion that DANDIFIED was a bit lethargic at the start, and its rider, after allowing it collect itself, rode the colt to complete advantage. c) The jockey corroborated the statements of the trainer and added that it was because of the extremely wet going that he did not place the horse under pressure immediately after jumping out of the gates. Further the Stipendiary Stewards informed Jockey C Alford that he should in the future ride his mounts in a fashion that leaves no room for query.

At the request of trainer Patrick Quinn ch g SAMARKHAND declared to start in the above race was examined by the Sr Veterinary Officer on the morning of Saturday, 13th August 2011 and found to have a painful swelling on the right fore. Under the circumstances the gelding was permitted to be withdrawn on Veterinary grounds and trainer Patrick Quinn was advised not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

ALICANTE(Vinay Jaiswal) was very difficult to load and refused to be stalled inspite of several attempts. The filly was withdrawn with the permission of the Stewards before coming under Starter’s orders. The Starting Stall Certificate of the filly has been withdrawn by the Starter. RISE ABOVE ALL(App Md Sameer) and ASIAN ROCKET(Neeraj Rawal) were difficult to load. KAMAKAZI(Melvyn Maseyk) was slow to begin. Approaching the 400 metres, OAKDALE(S Zervaan) running directly behind GODS CREATION had to be shifted out to avoid clipping the heels of the latter and inadvertently inconvenienced LET HER DANCE(M F Ali Khan). App Mohit Singh, the rider of the winner KINSHASA was fined a sum of Rs. 1000/- for repeatedly looking over his shoulders in the final straight.