Results – Kolkata

IMPERIAL DELIGHT (C Alford) was fractious while being stalled. In the concluding stages of the race BLOOD RAYNE (Md Islam) was squeezed for room when SUCCESSFUL (App Mohit Singh) shifted ‘outwards’ and LAKE SPIRIT (Md Imran) shifted ‘inwards’ under pressure. ch m SEA BEAUTY (M Maseyk) dropped out of contention approaching the final bend and was eased ‘up’ by its rider who dismounted passing the distance post. On examination the Veterinary Officer reported that the mare returned lame on its right fore. Tr. Bharath Singh was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

ch g ANDROLOGY (App Md. Sameer) and b g FOCUS (Vinay Jaiswal) were fractious and refused to be stalled. Under the circumstances the geldings were withdrawn with the permission of the Stewards before coming under Starter’s orders. The Starting Stall Certificates of ANDROLOGY and FOCUS have been revoked by the Starter. Tr. Vikash Jaiswal was informed that ch g ANDROLOGY’s permission to run under the RCTC Rules of Racing has been revoked as the gelding had been a habitual offender.. OPTIMUM PRIDE (App Mohit Singh) was slow to begin losing approximately three lengths at the start.

As Jockey M A Gallaghar was unable to fulfill his riding engagement for the day, Tr. Bath was permitted to substitute Jockey D K Ashish to ride his charge MANHATTAN RAIN. MANHATTAN RAIN (D K Ashish) arrived late at the start thereby delaying the proceedings. Tr. H S Bath was informed that a repeat of a similar delay by any of his runners would entail a monetary fine being imposed on him or his charge being withdrawn from the race. MARTINIQUE (S Zervaan) was fractious while being stalled. MAD ABOUT YOU (Shailesh Shinde) was slow to begin. Jockey Kishore Kadam when afforded an opportunity to explain the running of his mount b f GOLDEN SAGA stated that he was instructed to lead the field in the early and middle stages of the race and thereafter to do his best. However, on entering the straight the filly did not accelerate despite his repeated urgings and finished off the race detached from the field. Tr. Shyam S Habbu when questioned could give no plausible explanation for the filly’s poor performance. The trainer was informed not to accept with his charge until shown to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a mock race. Jockey S Zervaan, the rider of b f MARITINIQUE, when afforded an opportunity to explain the running of his charge stated that he was instructed to be positioned 2nd in the race and to do his best thereafter. The jockey further stated that he was well positioned in the early and middle stages of the race and inspite of having a clear run in the final 400 metres the filly did not respond to his urgings. On questioning, Tr. Shyam S Habbu deputizing for Tr. P Shroff stated that he was disappointed with the performance of the filly and could give no plausible explanation for its poor performance. The Stipendiary Stewards noted their explanations.