Results – Kolkata

ELZAPHAN (Vinay Jaiswal) and ABROOKE (C Alford) were slow to begin. Approaching the distance post MOONLIT SKY (Imran Chisty) attempting to make progress between AMERICAN PIE (N S Parmar) and RAINBOW DANCER (Valdir De Sousa) was checked by its rider and lost some ground when denied a clear run.

TOUGH ONE (N S Parmar) and SPARTACUS (Sk Israil) were slow to begin. Trainer E Bhungard when afforded an opportunity to explain the improved performance of his charge b g APICAL FINALA the winner of this race as compared to its previous run i.e. Race No. 94 held on 26th December, 2012 stated (i) he was informed by the rider immediately after the previous race that the gelding had not performed well as the tongue strap (TS) had fallen off during the running of the race. (ii) The gelding now ran over a distance of 1100 metres which is more suitable to it than its earlier race which had been run over 1400 metres (iii) The opposition in this race was of mediocre capabilities. The Stipendiary Stewards after the discussions, fined trainer E. Bhungard a sum of Rs. 5,000/- for failing to adhere to Rule No. 167 (c) of the RCTC Rules of Racing i.e. “Should anything which might have any bearing on the past or the future running of the horse come to the notice of the trainer, it must be reported as soon as practicable to the Stewards“ and Rule No. 167 (d) “Any loss or breakage of gear during a race, or any unusual happening in connection therewith, shall be reported by the owner and/or trainer and/or rider to the Stewards immediately after the race.”

Approaching the 600 meter marker ARABESK (Jugnu Gurung) travelling along the rails was checked by its rider and lost some ground when I COMMAND (Valdir De Sousa) momentarily shifted “inwards”. b f AUBRITA (Pintu Das) which drifted to the outer portion of the race track passing the 400 metre marker, returned lame on right fore. Trainer Vikash Jaiswal was advised not to accept the filly until passed fit by the Sr Veterinary Officer. Approaching the distance post I COMMAND (Valdir De Sousa) travelling along the rails was checked by its rider and lost ground when XIMENA (Kishore Kadam) shifted “in”. At a subsequent enquiry it was established that XIMENA was hung in despite the best efforts of its rider to keep it on a straight course. As the incident was accidental no further action was taken. DELLA SPIGA (Shailesh Shinde) returned lame after the race on left fore. Trainer Bharath Singh was advised not to accept with his charge until passed fit by the Sr. Veterinary Officer.

Approaching the 800 metres CALYPSO GIRL (B Sreekanth) and AMIKA (P Kamlesh) were momentarily unbalanced when making contact with each other. CALYPSO GIRL (B Sreekanth) was trapped wide without cover while rounding the bend.

ASHRIDGE (P Trevor) trailed the field home and returned to the unsaddling enclosure bleeding from both nostrils. Trainer C Gleich was advised not to accept with his charge until passed fit by the Sr. Veterinary Officer. b g ARBROATH (Shailesh Shinde) which was racing fiercely in the early stages of the race bolted to the front despite the Jockey’s best efforts to ride the gelding in restrain as instructed by the Trainer.

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LAKE LEADER (App Vikash Tamang) jumped awkwardly “inwards” from its stall. Approaching the 600 meter marker AGENT ARCHIE (Jugnu Gurung) travelling in a forward position was squeezed for room and lost some ground due to the crowding of the field.