Results – Kolkata

ROCK THE STARS (C Alford) and QUENTIN DERWARD (Russell Xaviers) were fractious in their respective stalls. ROCK THE STARS (C Alford) was slow to begin. LAKE STORM (P Trevor) and PRECIOUS (Md Imran) were slow to begin losing approximately two lengths at the start. Some distance after the start ROCK THE STARS (C Alford) clipped the heels of QUENTIN DERWARD (Russell Xaviers) and stumbled. At a subsequent enquiry Jockey Russell Xaviers pleaded guilty for the charge of careless riding in that he allowed his mount to shift inwards when not adequately clear of the other runner and was fined a sum of Rs. 1,000/- for this lapse. Passing the distance post PASSION ‘N’ FLAMES (M Mark) and LAKE STORM (P Trevor) under pressure drifted ‘outwards’. App Shezad Khan, the rider of PRICELESS PEARL, reported that he lost his whip in the final 100 metres of the race. Tr. H S Bath when questioned regarding the improved performance of b f PRICELESS PEARL, the winner of this race, as compared to its previous run in Race No. 106 run on 21st September, 2011 where it finished unplaced could offer to plausible explanation other than that the filly had participated after a set back in training in Race No. 106 and seems to have improved since then. The Stipendiary Stewards informed Tr. Bath that he must ensure that his charges perform with the degree of consistency between runs failing which he would be liable for such action as deemed fit.

b g ALEXANDER HELIOS (N S Parmar) stood flat footed losing considerable ground at the start. In view of its behaviour Tr. D Byramji was informed not to accept with his charge until passed by the Starter in a barrier trial during the hours of morning track work.

ROYAL DANCE (App Vikash Tamang) was slow to begin. Soon after the start ZILLONAIRE (Y S Srinath) and STAR IMPACT (Russell Xaviers) were inconvenienced when FLY BY WIRE (Afzal Hossain) shifted ‘inwards’. Jockey Afzal Hossain was reprimanded for not exercising greater control over his mount soon after jumping out of the gates. b g ROYAL DANCE (App Vikash Tamang) which was slow to begin made quick progress to lead the field approaching the 700 metres. In doing so the gelding came across the path of ZILLONAIRE (Y S Srinath) causing it to be checked by its rider and loose some ground. At a subsequent enquiry Jockey Y S Srinath and App Vikash Tamang were interviewed by the Stipendiary Stewards and App Tamang was fined a sum of Rs. 1,000/- for changing course when not adequately clear of the other runner and Jockey Y S Srinath was severely reprimanded for the manner in which he expressed his displeasure to App Vikash Tamang in the jockey’s room. Jockey P Trevor, the rider of CAYENNE, reported that the saddle on his mount shifted back approaching the 400 metres as a result he was unable to ride his mount to complete advantage. Tr. Bharath Singh was fined a sum of Rs. 1,000/- for faulty saddling. Tr. J Stephens when questioned regarding the improved performance of his charge b g STAR IMPACT, the winner of this race, as compared to its previous run in Race No. 133 run on 7th October, 2011 where it finished unplaced, stated that he was pleasantly surprised with the victory of the gelding and could offer to plausible explanation for the improved performance. The Stipendiary Stewards informed Tr. J Stephens that he must ensure that his charges perform with the degree of consistency between runs failing which he would be liable to such action as deemed fit.

For failing to declare correct weight in respect of his charge RISING HERO, an acceptor in the above race, Tr. Patrick Quinn was fined a sum of Rs. 500/-. As Jockey Y S Srinath was declared medically unfit to ride, Tr. Patrick Quinn was permitted to substitute Jockey D K Ashish to ride his charge RISING HERO. ARKTOUROS (C Alford) and HALL OF GLORY (M F Ali Khan) were slow to begin. Approaching the 900 metres UNLEASHED (Neeraj Rawal) brushed against the rails when squeezed for room. At a subsequent enquiry Jockey D K Ashish, the rider of RISING HERO, was reprimanded for not exercising adequate control over his mount thereby allowing it to lean on to UNLEASHED. Jockey D K Ashish, the rider of RISING HERO, reported that he lost his whip approaching the 600 metres.

As Jockey Y S Srinath was declared medically unfit to ride, Tr. Ms. Arti Doctor was permitted to substitute Jockey M F Ali Khan to ride his charge SILKEN DANCER. A Stewards enquiry was held immediate after the running of the race with particular reference to the fall of Jockey D K Ashish, the rider of ALACRITY, soon after the start. The Stewards being satisfied that the fall was accidental and that no blame could be attached to anyone, ordered the ‘all clear’ signal to be hoisted.