Results – Kolkata

Permission was granted to Trainer Jasbir Singh to withdraw b f VAANI from the race as it was found to be suffering from an infected painful capped elbow on left fore. He was informed not to accept with his charge until passed fit by the Sr. Vet Officer. EMERALD QUEEN(Kishore Kadam) was slow to begin losing considerable ground at the start. Trainer D Karki 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. ZIP ZAP ZOOM (Afzal Khan) was carried wide by BALLANTYNE (Melvyn Maseyk) passing the 400 metre marker. Jockey Russell Xaviers when afforded an opportunity to explain the running of his mount b m COGNAC DANCER stated that he was instructed to ride his mount at the head of the field from start to finish. When queried as to why he had taken an unduly long lead he had no explanation to offer. Trainer C. Gleich when questioned, corroborated the instructions as mentioned by the Jockey, however expressed his disappointment with his charge being allowed to run so freely in the early and middle stages of the race. The Stipendiary Stewards advised Jockey Russell Xaviers that in future should he ride his mount in a similar manner appropriate action would be taken against him and further ordered him to report to the Jockey Coach Mr. P. Alford for corrective measures. Apprentice Ankit Kumar, the rider of PYTHAGORAS travelling along the rails was reprimanded for changing course outwards approaching the 700 mtr. marker for no apparent reason. Jockey Shezad Khan the rider of IJLAL reported loss of whip approaching the winning post.