Results – Kolkata

ARCHERFIELD (Sk Israil) trailed the field home. Trainer Bharath Singh was advised to ensure that his charge was capable of a better performance before accepting with it again.

On the morning of 18th December, 2012 the Sr. Veterinary Officer reported that b rig BATTTLEAXE was found to be lame on right hind. Under the circumstances it was permitted to be withdrawn. Trainer Vikash Jaiswal was informed not to accept with his charge until passed fit by the Veterinary Officer. SARTAJ(Sk Israil) was slow to begin. ENZO (Shezad Khan) fly jumped out of its stall. Approaching the 400 metres ZIP ZAP ZOOM (Afzal Khan) was squeezed for room and lost ground when SUAVEMENTE (App J K Prasad) shifted ”inwards”. At a subsequent enquiry, App Jockey J K Prasad was severely reprimanded for not exercising greater control over his mount and was advised to report to Jockey Coach Mr Philip Alford for corrective measures. Passing the distance post ETERNAL INSTINCT (Akash Agarwal) was checked by its rider and lost ground to avoid running into the heels of MEHZABEEN (N S Parmar) which was carried “inwards” by ZIP ZAP ZOOM (Afzal Khan). At a subsequent enquiry Jockey Afzal Khan who had been cautioned earlier to ensure that he makes every effort to keep his mounts on an even course was fined a sum of Rs. 2,500/- for failing to take adequate corrective measures. An enquiry has been opened into the improved performance of ch g ENZO trained by C Gleich, the winner of this race as compared to its previous performance in race No. 50 held on 4th December, 2012.

BLUE SEA (P Kamlesh) jumped awkwardly from its stall. App Abhijit Sawant, the rider of SONGSTRESS was reprimanded for his exuberant victory celebrations soon after passing the winning post. Jockey P. Kamlesh, the rider of BLUE SEA was fined a sum of Rs. 1000/- for excessive use of whip (first offence). Jockey N S Parmar, the rider of AL DI LA was fined a sum of Rs. 3000/- for excessive use of whip (2nd offence).

KNIGHT OF ROMANCE (App Munna Alam) was slow to begin. SPUR OF THE MOMENT (Vinay Jaiswal) drifted to the outer portion of the race track approaching the distance post. ASTON MARTIN (App Babu Singh) returned lame on left fore after the race. Trainer Mr. Vikash Jaiswal was advised not to accept with his charge until passed fit by Sr. Veterinary Officer. An enquiry has been opened into the improved performance of IMPRESSIVE QUEEN, trained by Bharath Singh, the winner of this race as compared to its previous performance in race No. 52 held on 4th December, 2012.

HOT IRON (M Krishna) was slow to begin losing approximately 3 lengths at the start and Jockey M Krishna reported loss of whip at the winning post.

Jockey A Sandesh (BOLD DESIRE) was fined a sum of Rs. 1000/- for excessive use of whip (first offence).

GIRL OF FLOWERS(App Zarar Alam) played up on way to the start, thereby delaying the proceedings. Trainer Mr Jasbir Singh was advised to school his charge and ensure that his charges reach the starting gates on time. MEMORIES (Kishore Kadam) was fractious and refused to be stalled. Under the circumstances it was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starters’ orders. The Starting Stall Certificate of the mare has been revoked by the Starter. GLYNNEATH (Shailesh Shinde) was slow to begin losing about 3 lengths of the start. MISS WATERMELON (App Babu Singh) and GIRL OF FLOWERS (App Zarar Alam) were slow to begin losing about 2 lengths of the start. App Zarar Alam of rider of GIRL OF FLOWERS was reprimanded for travelling wide during the middle stages of the race for no apparent reason. STAR OF ROSES (Surjeet Singh) returned bleeding from both nostrils after the race. Trainer Patrick Quinn was advised not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

PASSPORT (I Khan), SECRET GLOSS (Akash Agarwal) and SILKEN SENORITA (Shailesh Shinde) were slow to begin. SREEYANTRA (App Vikash Tamang) kept an erratic course in the final 300 metres of the race. App Vikash Tamang was reprimanded for not exercising adequate control over his mount.