Results – Kolkata

BENJAMIN (D Gnaneshwar) and ALL THAT JAZZ (App Kishen Singh) were very fractious while being stalled thereby delaying the start of the race. Trs. Vikash Jaiswal and C Gleich were advised to appropriately school their respective charges before accepting with them again. SARTAJ (Sk Israil) was fractious while being stalled. SARTAJ (Sk Israil) and GENEROSITY (Sk Zaffar Riaz) were slow to begin losing approximately two lengths at the start. Trs. D M David and Javed Khan were advised to give their respective charges adequate gate practice before accepting with them again. Approaching the distance post SARTAJ (Sk Israil) drifted to the outer portion of the race track. Tr. D M David was advised to take appropriate corrective measures. Passing the distance post ARABESK (App Ajoy Roy) was observed to drift ‘outwards’. Tr. Vijay Singh was advised to take appropriate corrective measures. Jockey Gnaneshwar, the rider of BENJAMIN, was fined a sum of Rs. 1,000/- for excessive use of the whip on his mount (1st offence).

When loaded in its stall, b c ACE HONOUR (App Ajoy Roy) injured itself on both hind. Under the circumstances the colt was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter’s orders. Tr. Vijay Singh was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Sr, Veterinary Officer. ZIP ZAP ZOOM (Nelson Maseyk) was very fractious in its stall. In view of its behavior Tr. Vikash Jaiswal was informed not to accept with his charge until shown to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a mock race. FALLING SKY (Md Islam) was slow to begin. Approaching the 800 metres DECCAN PRINCESS (Vinay Jaiswal) was bumped by ICONIC (Shezad Khan) which shifted ‘outwards’. At a subsequent enquiry Jockey Shezad Khan was shown the CCTV replay of the race and fined a sum of Rs. 2,000/- for shifting ground when not adequately clear of the other runner. He was further informed that should he ride in a careless manner again, he would be appropriately dealt with. The Veterinary Officer reported that ZIP ZAP ZOOM (Nelson Maseyk) returned lame on its left fore. Tr. Vikash Jaiswal was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Sr. Veterinary Officer. Tr. Shafiq Khan when afforded an opportunity to explain the improved performance of his charge b f SREENIDHI in this race as compared to its previous run in Race No. 86 run on 4th September, 2012 stated that in Race No. 86 he had declared App Zarar Alam to ride his charge. However, after that race he was of the opinion that the apprentice who is lacking in experience and ability had failed to do adequate justice to his charge and further stated that he had declared the apprentice as he was unable to find a suitable experienced jockey to ride the filly. The Stipendiary Stewards informed Tr. Shafiq Khan that it his duty to ensure that his charges run consistently and while on this occasion they would not be taking any action beyond noting the incident, they would closely monitor his choice of jockeys on his runners in future.

DANCE IN CHINA (D Gnaneshwar) was re-saddled at the start. FANKAAR (Mohit Singh) fly jumped from the gates thereby momentarily unbalancing its rider. MOMENT OF LOVE (Vinay Jaiswal) jumped awkwardly ‘inwards’ from the gates and thereafter was denied a clear run due to the crowding of the field, further when making progress approaching the 600 metres was carried wide without cover. Jockey B Gurang, the rider of INCANTO BLISS, reported loss of whip approaching the distance post.

OCEAN SUNRISE (Harish) was slow to begin losing approximately two lengths at the start. Passing the distance post AZORIAN (C Alford) under pressure drifted to the outer portion of the race track. Tr. Vijay Singh was advised to take appropriate corrective measures. The Veterinary Officer reported that STAR OF ROSES returned bleeding from both nostrils. Tr. Patrick Quinn was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Sr. Veterinary Officer.

The Veterinary Officer reported that LAKE MICHIGAN returned bleeding from both nostrils. Tr. Patrick Quinn was informed not to accept with his charge until passed fit by the Sr. Veterinary Officer.

SCHWARZENEGGER (D Gnaneshwar) and ROYAL COMPANION (App Arman Khan) were slow to begin losing approximately three lengths at the start. In view of their behaviour Trs. Vikash Jaiswal and D M David were informed not to accept their charges until shown to the satisfaction of the Starter in a barrier trial during the hours of morning track work. ROMAN CENTURION (M F Ali Khan) was inconvenienced soon after the start when ARABICA (P Trevor) jumped awkwardly ‘inwards’. The Stewards held an enquiry immediately after the race with particular reference to the fall of Jockey N S Parmar from his mount BEETHOVEN approaching the 1000 metres marker and interviewed Jockey Vinay Jaiswal, the rider of CREDIT EASE, Jockey Shailesh Shinde, the rider of AUTOCRAT and Jockey Shezad Khan, the rider of ARTEMISIA. After due enquiry, the Stewards were of the opinion that the fall of BEETHOVEN was primarily caused by the dangerous riding of Jockey Vinay Jaiswal , the rider of CREDIT EASE, placed 4th by the Judge and decided to disqualify CREDIT EASE from the race and revise the order of placings as under :- ARTEMISIA - 1st AUTOCRAT - 2nd RIVER PRIDE - 3rd ARABICA - 4th SCHWARZENEGGER - 5th The Stewards continued with the enquiry as the Stipendiary Stewards charged Jockey Vinay Jaiswal under Rule 161(i) for dangerous riding. At the conclusion of the enquiry the Stewards taking into account, submissions made by Jockey Vinay Jaiswal, his record and mitigating circumstances, decided to suspend him from riding in races on 22nd, 26th, 29th September and 3rd October, 2012 for dangerous riding. The jockey was informed of his right to appeal and was permitted to ride work.