Results – Kolkata

2nd RACE (88) THE WHIPLASH HANDICAP - A Handicap for Horses Rated 20-45, Rated 00-25 eligible – To be ridden by Jockeys of Indian Nationality (About) 1200 Metres (2.30/2.30) : 7 runner STALKER (Md Islam) jumped awkwardly from the gates causing its rider to momentarily loose both his stirrup irons. Approaching the 400 metres OCEAN MYTH (Md Imran) travelling along the rails was inconvenienced when XAVIER (App Vikash Tamang) repeatedly shifted ‘inwards’. App Vikash Tamang was shown the CCTV replay of the race and cautioned to be more careful in future. An objection was lodged by App Mohit Singh, the rider of PERSERVERANCE placed 2nd against App Vikash Tamang, the rider of XAVIER placed 1st by the Judge on the ground of “at the distance post the winner crossed me when my mount was full of running causing it to break its rhythm and thereafter it came with a strong re-run and the interference cost me a certain race”. The Stewards after having interviewed both the apprentices, viewing the CCTV replay of the race and taking into consideration the opinion expressed by the Stipendiary Stewards, resolved to up-hold the objection and ordered to revise the Judge’s placings as under :- PERSERVERANCE - 1st XAVIER - 2nd OCEAN MYTH - 3rd REBELLIOUS - 4th HADRIAN - 5th

3rd RACE (89) THE ZEENEE HANDICAP – For Maiden Horses 3 years old only, Rated 20-45, Rated 00-25 eligible – To be ridden by Jockeys of Indian Nationality (About) 1200 Metres (3.00/3.09) : 7 runners There was a heavy rain fall before the start of the race. ZAKIYAH (Vinay Jaiswal) was fractious while being stalled. Approaching the 600 metres NOBLE DEFENDER (C Alford) was checked by its rider and lost some ground when running into the heels of ZAKIYAH (Vinay Jaiswal). Jockey D K Ashish, the rider of ARDENT N GRACEFUL, was fined a sum of Rs. 1,000/- for excessive use of the whip on his mount (1st offence). Jockey Shailesh Shinde, the rider of ALICANTE, reported that he lost his whip during the final 50 metres of the race. The Veterinary Officer reported that KINGSTON returned with a bleeding cut injury on its left hind.

4th RACE (90) THE EVERYNSKY HANDICAP – A Handicap for Horses Rated 40-65, Rated 20-45 eligible (About) 2000 Metres (3.30/3.38) : 5 runners CREDIT SWAP (B Mahesh) was slow to begin. AVON CREEK (App Mohit Singh) kept an erratic course in the final 400 metres of the race. The Veterinary Officer reported that ACCESSOR returned with a bleeding cut injury on its right fore.

5th RACE (91) THE BHISHMA TROPHY – A Handicap for Horses Rated 80 & above, Rated 60-85 eligible (About) 1100 Metres (4.00/4.08) : 6 runners Tr. Vikash Jaiswal was fined a sum of Rs. 2,000/- for failing to obtain the prior consent of Jockey Dashrath Singh to declare him on his charge ADAMARIS. Subsequently, the trainer was permitted to substitute Jockey D K Ashish in place of Jockey Dashrath Singh. THUNDERING HOOVES (App Mohit Singh) was fractious while being stalled. Jockey Shailesh Shinde, the rider of ZILLIONAIRE (drawn 6), was reprimanded for shifting ‘inwards’ soon after the start.

6th RACE (92) THE VAGABOND HANDICAP - A Handicap for Horses Rated 40-65, Rated 20-45 eligible (About) 1100 Metres (4.30/4.37) : 6 runners b g FISH PILOT, an acceptor in the above race, was examined by the Veterinary Officer on 12th September, 2011 and found to have sustained a hoof injury on its left hind. Under the circumstances the gelding was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Tr. D M David was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. RITHAMBHRA (App Mohit Singh) reared up at the start and lost some ground. Tr. Jasbir Singh was advised to give his charge adequate gate practice before accepting with it again. App Vikash Tamang, the rider of ROYAL DANCE, was reprimanded for allowing his mount to drift ‘outwards’ during the final stages of the race. b g GIOCOMETTI (D K Ashish) returned to the unsaddling enclosure with severe “dyspnoea” (difficulty in breathing). In view of its physical condition Tr. C Gleich was informed not to accept with his charge till shown to the satisfaction of the Veterinary Officer in a 600 metres speed trial during the hours of morning track work.

7th RACE (93) THE BOLD RAIDER HANDICAP – A Handicap for Horses Rated 20-45, Rated 00-25 eligible – To be ridden by Jockeys of Indian Nationality - (About) 1100 Metres (5.00/5.05) : 9 runners Jockey R Marshall, the rider of OCEAN CLIPPER, was severely reprimanded for coming ‘in’ soon after the start and inconveniencing GENEROSITY (App Vikash Tamang). Further he was informed that should he ride in similar manner in future, he would be dealt with appropriately. Approaching the 400 metres Jockey Pintu Das, the rider of GLENBERVIE which was travelling along the rails was observed to having tried to elbow Jockey Ryan Marshall (OCEAN CLIPPER) who was making quick progress on his outside. At a subsequent enquiry the jockeys were shown the CCTV replay of the race and Jockey Pintu Das was informed that he should ride in such a manner that no infringement of Rules of Racing takes place.