Results – Kolkata

SEA OF KISSES (B Sreekanth) attempting to make progress along the rails was eased back by its rider as ACCESSOR (Shezad Khan) shifted ‘in’ when tightened for room by RIVER PRIDE (Vinay Jaiswal) making progress on its outside. Jockey Vinay Jaiswal was advised to be more careful in future failing which appropriate action would be taken against him. Jockey B Sreekanth, the rider of SEA OF KISSES, reported loss of whip approaching the 400 metres.

SREENIDHI (App Zarar Alam), SCONE (Md Imran) and CALYPSO GIRL (B Sreekanth) were fractious while being stalled thereby delaying the start of the race. On jumping out of the gates, SCONE (Md Imran) refused to raise a gallop and did not take any further part in the race. In view of its behavior Tr. Shafiq Khan was informed not to accept with his charge until shown to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a mock race. The Starting Stall Certificate has been revoked by the Starter. In the final 300 metres of the race CALYPSO GIRL (B Sreekanth) and TINTIN (N S Parmar) under pressure repeatedly rolled onto each other. At a subsequent enquiry both jockeys were shown the CCTV replay of the race and fined a sum of Rs. 2,500/- each for failing to exercise adequate control over their mounts. During the final 300 metres of the race ACE OF BASE (App Ajoy Roy) was observed to run an erratic course after being struck with the whip. App Ajoy Roy was advised to make every effort to keep his mount on an even course.

MELODY BELLE (App Ajoy Roy) kept an erratic course passing the distance post. Jockey Vinay Jaiswal, the rider of HAPPY PRINCESS, reported that in spite of his best efforts his mount was inclined to hang out for the greater part of the race. Tr. Bharath Singh was advised to take appropriate corrective measures before accepting with it again.

For failing to produce his charge b g DEVILITTO in time for the parade of Starters, Tr. Patrick Quinn was fined a sum of Rs. 2,500/-. b g ASHWA PRABIR (B Gurang) was slow to begin losing approximately three lengths at the start. As the gelding had performed in a similar fashion earlier, Tr. D M David was advised not to accept with his charge until shown to the satisfaction of the starter in a barrier trial during the hours of morning track work. SECRET WHISPERS (Russell Xaviers) trailed the field throughout the race. In view of its performance Tr. C Gleich was informed not to accept with his charge until shown to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a mock race. Tr. Bharath Singh when given an opportunity to explain the improved performance of his charge ch g STAR WAGER as compared to its previous runs in Race No. 28 (The Prudential Handicap) on 31st July, 2012 and Race No. 59 (The Moon Mission Handicap – Div II) run on 18th August, 2012 where his charge finished unplaced, stated that :- a) He was pleasantly surprised with the victory as the stable had not at all fancied its chances. b) His charge was running with additional equipments of Blinkers and Tongue Strap ‘ON’ for the first time which may have helped the gelding to perform better. c) The gelding is to be retired from racing in the next couple of days. When further queried by the Stipendiary Stewards as to whether he was satisfied with the riding of Jockey Sk Israil in its previous Race ie., Race No. 59 in which race the Stipendiary Stewards had reprimanded Jockey Sk Israil for the indifferent handling of his mount, he stated that he was of the opinion that the jockey had ridden to the best of his limited ability. The Stipendiary Stewards while noting Tr. Bharath Singh’s explanations, informed him that should any fresh evidence be made available, the enquiry will be re-opened. Jockey Gajender Singh, the rider of b g ASTON MARTIN, when afforded an opportunity to explain the running of his mount stated that the gelding was inclined to ‘lean in’ as such he was unable to ride his mount to complete advantage. The gelding was impounded for veterinary examination and on examination the Veterinary Officer reported that the gelding was found to be lame on right fore. Tr. Vikash Jaiswal was informed not to accept with his charge until passed fit by the Veterinary Officer. During the concluding stages of a closely contested race OCEAN WAY (B Sreekanth) and OCEAN FAIRY (App Zarar Alam) were momentarily inconvenienced when STAR WAGER (Vinay Jaiswal) under pressure shifted ‘inwards’. Jockey Vinay Jaiswal was advised to exercise greater control over his mounts in future.

Soon after the start SOKUDO (Shailesh Shinde, drawn 7) and RIVER STAR (Harish, drawn 9) were inconvenienced when ARBROATH (Vinay Jaiswal, drawn 6) jumped awkwardly ‘outwards’. Approaching the 300 metres marker, POLES APART (Kishore Kadam) stumbled when running into the heels of MUST BE MAGIC (Sk Israil). dk b g ARES (Afzal Khan) which was racing prominently up to the distance post, gradually dropped back to the rear of the field. Tr. Bath was advised to get his charge examined by the Veterinary Officer and not to accept with the gelding until it was capable of a better performance. ARBROATH (Vinay Jaiswal) was observed to run very fiercely in the early and middle stages of the race.

Jockey Md. Islam, the rider of ch m ACCOMPLISHED, when afforded an opportunity to explain the running of his mount, stated that he was instructed to place the mare in 3rd/4th position during the early stages of the race and to do his best thereafter. However, he was unable to do so as he was crowded for room soon after the start. The Stipendiary Stewards in the presence of the Jockey reviewed the CCTV replay of the race and established that he made no attempt to position his mount as instructed by the trainer when he had every opportunity to do so soon after jumping out of the gates and decided to fine him a sum of Rs. 2,500/- for injudicious riding. Tr. Javed Khan (ACCOMPLISHED) was informed to ensure that his charges are ridden in such a manner that leaves no room for query. Jockey Pintu Das, the rider of I VE DONE IT, when afforded an opportunity to explain the running of his mount, stated that he was instructed to place his mount in 4th/5th position in the early stages of the race and to do his best thereafter. The Stipendiary Stewards reviewed the CCTV replay of the race in the presence of the rider and being satisfied that the jockey failed to infuse adequate vigour to his riding in the final 400 metres of the race, fined Jockey Pintu Das a sum of Rs. 2,500/-. Tr. Vikash Jaiswal (I VE DONE IT) was informed to ensure that his charges are ridden in such a manner that leaves no room for query.