Results – Kolkata

The blinker on b g ROMANCER was replaced prior to the gelding leaving the parade ring to the start of the race, as the equipment did not conform to its specification. At a subsequent enquiry by the Stewards after the last race Tr. E Bhungard was unable to give any plausible explanation for this lapse and, therefore, was fined a sum of Rs. 10,000/- for presenting his charge in the paddock with blinkers not conforming to its requirement. ESCAPE TO VICTORY (Imran Chisty) was fractious while being stalled. SNOW WHITE (M F Ali Khan) was slow to begin. Jockey B Sreekanth, the rider of INSPIRATIONAL, reported that some distance after the start he was crowded for room and momentarily checked his filly. At a subsequent enquiry it was established that the incident was accidental, as such no action was taken beyond noting the incident. Jockey Ranjeet Singh, the rider of ROMANCER, reported that approaching the 400 metres he was denied a clear run due to the crowding of the field and consequently had to momentarily check the gelding. Jockey Mohit Singh, the rider of AMBAA, reported the loss of his whip approaching the final 150 metres of the race.

b g SANGOMA (Imran Chisty) was very fractious in its stall and ducked out under the gates. Under the circumstances the gelding was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter’s orders. The Starting stall certificate of the gelding has been revoked by the Starter. Immediately after running of the race the following objections were lodged :- The Stewards after having interviewed Jockeys C Alford, Vinay Jaiswal and Shailesh Shinde resolved to over rule both the objections and ordered that the Judge’s placings to remain unaltered.

The Stipendiary Stewards reported to the Stewards :- The Stewards held an enquiry after the last race and interviewed both Jockey Surjeet Singh and Tr. Patrick Quinn. The Stewards not being satisfied with the explanations tendered by them resolved to :- c)Fine Tr. Patrick Quinn a sum of Rs. 10,000/- for conduct unbecoming of a professional. The trainer was informed of his right to appeal.

SCHWARZENEGGER (Afzal Khan) and DEVIL IN DISGUISE (App Jorawar Singh) were slow to begin. Approaching the 1200 metres App Jorawar Singh, the rider of DEVIL IN DISGUISE, lost his left stirrup iron which he regained approaching the 600 metres. Passing the distance post when placed under pressure SILVER SANDS (Shezad Khan) and APICAL FINALA (Ranjeet Singh) made contact each other. An enquiry has been opened into the improved performance of SILVER SANDS, trained by I Sait and ridden by Jockey Shezad Khan.

Immediately after running of the race the following objections were lodged :- The Stewards after having interviewed Jockeys Imran Chisty, App Vikash Tamang and Jockey Mohit Singh resolved to over rule both the objections and ordered that the Judge’s placings to remain unaltered. Jockey M Krishna, the rider of CIDER WITH ROSIE, was fined a sum of Rs., 2500/- for shifting ground ‘outwards’ approaching the 350 metres when not sufficiently clear of MOMENT OF LOVE (Imran Chisty) causing the latter to be checked by its rider and lose some ground. He was further informed that should he ride in a similar manner in future he would be reported to the Stewards for appropriate action.

RITHAMBHRA (Sk Zaffar Riaz) was fractious while being stalled. The Veterinary Officer reported that POKER PRINCESS and AMERICUS returned lame on their left and right fore respectively. Trs. E Bhungard and Bharath Singh were informed not to accept with their respective charges until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

VAANI (Mohit Singh) was withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under Starter’s orders. At a subsequent enquiry Tr. Jasbir Singh was fined a sum of Rs. 2,500/- for bringing his charge to race in an unpresentable condition. REGAL BEARING (Harish) was slow to begin losing approximately three lengths at the start. Tr. Shafiq Khan was advised to give his charge adequate gate practice before accepting with it again.