Results – Kolkata

Approaching the 700 metres COOL CAT (A Sandesh) brushed against the railings. Jockey A Sandesh, the rider of COOL CAT, when afforded an opportunity to explain the running of his charge stated that he was instructed to ride his mount in ‘check’ and to do his best thereafter, however, due to the crowding of the field in the early stages of the race, he found himself further back in the field than he intended to. The Stipendiary Stewards after repeatedly viewing the CCTV replay of the race in the presence of the rider informed him that in this instance he was being given the benefit of doubt and that should he ride in a similar manner in future, he would be reported to the Stewards for ‘injudicious riding’. Trainer Ms. Arti Doctor, deputizing for Tr. I Sait, was informed accordingly.

FLAMINGO FANTASY (B Gurang) and ALEXANDER HELIOS (A M Tograllu) were slow to begin losing about two lengths each at the start. The helmet worn by Jockey B Gurang, the rider of FLAMINGO FANTASY, got unfastened during the running of the race and fell off approaching the distance post. Jockey B Gurang was fined a sum of Rs. 1,000/- for the use of unserviceable equipment. Jockey I Khan, the rider of b m PERSERVERANCE , was severely reprimanded in the presence of Tr. D M David for failing to improve his position in the early and middle stages of the race. Tr. D M David informed the Stipendiary Stewards that the mare would not be racing this season under the RCTC Rules of Racing and would be leaving station in the next couple of days. The Veterinary Officer reported that APYROUS returned bleeding from both nostrils. Tr. D M David was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

SECREACY (C Alford) was fractious while being stalled. ANGELO (Sk Israil) under pressure ran an erratic course in the final stages of the race.

STAR ALONE (N S Parmar) was reluctant to go to the starting gates, thereby delaying the proceedings of the race. Tr. S Habbu deputising for Tr. P Shroff was advised to ensure that his charges reach in time to the starting gates in future.

ZILLIONAIRE (Shailesh Shinde) and AMOURESQUE (A Sandesh) were fractious while being stalled. Approaching the 700 metres AMOURESQUE (A Sandesh) was denied a clear run due to the crowding of the field.

HAPPY KINGDOM (Surjeet Singh), AMAZING SPEED (Shailesh Shinde) and GREEN PASTURE (Aadesh Kumar) were fractious while being stalled. GOOD ONE (Afzal Khan) and HURRICANE STAR (Suraj Narredu) were fractious in their respective stalls. HAPPY KINGDOM (Surjeet Singh, drawn 11) was carried ‘outwards’ by TIM TAM WAY (Gajender Singh, drawn 10) soon after the start. Tr. Vikash Jaiswal, trainer of TIM TAM WAY, was advised to give his charge adequate gate practice before accepting with it again. Approaching the 800 and 700 metres, HUNDRED PIPERS (Ch K Chary) was denied a clear run due to the crowing of the field.