Results – Kolkata

KING CLICKER (Afzal Khan) was fractious while being stalled. Jockey Neeraj Rawal, the rider or ACE OF BASE, was fined a sum of Rs. 2,500/- for presenting himself late to the parade ring. Jockey Harish, the rider of ISLE OF CAPRI, was fined a sum of Rs. 1,000/- for excessive use of the whip on his mount (1st offence).

DANCE IN CHINA (Shailesh Shinde) which was fractious while being stalled was slow to begin losing approximately two lengths at the start. GORSHKOV (M F Ali Khan) was slow to begin losing approximately two lengths at the start. Ms. Arti Doctor, the trainer of b m BAY BERRY, when afforded an opportunity to explain the improved performance of her charge as compared to its previous run in Race No. 101 (The Serrafina Handicap) run on 11th September, 2012 where it finished unplaced, stated that she was pleasantly surprised with the victory of the mare as the stable had not expected the horse to perform so well, however, in retrospect she is now of the firm opinion that the mare races best when it runs over the present distance. Her explanation was noted.

COPPELIA (N S Parmar) arrived late to the starting gate thereby delaying the start of the race. ALACRITY (Afzal Khan, drawn 3) was momentarily inconvenienced when LADY SHIP (Neeraj Rawal, drawn 2) jumped awkwardly ‘outwards’ from its stall. Jockey Afzal Khan, the rider of ALACRITY, was reprimanded for repeatedly looking back during the final stages of the race.

MESMERIZER (N S Parmar) which was slow to begin was carried wide without cover while rounding the bend. The Veterinary Officer reported that RIVER STAR returned bleeding from both nostrils. Tr. Patrick Quinn was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

The Veterinary Officer reported that MAD ABOUT YOU returned bleeding from both nostrils. Tr. D Byramji was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

MELODY BELLE (App Ajoy Roy) was slow to begin. Passing the distance post, STRAUSS (M F Ali Khan) was checked by its rider and shifted ‘inwards’ to avoid running into the heels of TASVEER (App B Srinivas Rao) which shifted ‘outwards’. At a subsequent enquiry App B Srinivas Rao was shown the CCTV replay of the race and was fined a sum of Rs. 2,500/- for failing to maintain a straight course. The Veterinary Officer reported that ACE ELEGANCE returned bleeding from both nostrils. Tr. D Byramji was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Sr. Veterinary Officer.