Results – Kolkata

PERSIAN JEWELS (Amandeep Singh) was slow to begin. Approaching the 600 metres ch f UNIQUENESS (C Alford) drifted to the outer portion of the race track in spite of the best efforts of the jockey to keep it on an even keel. It was further observed that due to the jockey’s effort the bridle on the filly had shifted from its position. In view of the behaviour of the filly, Tr. Vijay Singh was informed to take remedial measures and not to accept with his charge until shown to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a mock race.

On the morning of 23rd July, 2013, the Veterinary Officer reported that b g NOBLE DEFENDER, an acceptor in the above race, had developed laminitis on both fore. Under the circumstances the gelding was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Tr. Vikash Jaiswal was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. ACACIO (Sk Zaffar Riaz) was fractious in its stall. IRISH CONNECTION (App Rajesh Ujgare) planted losing considerable ground at the start. The Starting Stall Certificate of IRISH CONNECTION has been revoked by the Starter. Some distance after the start SECRET WSHISPERS (App Md Imran Ashraf, drawn 2) was checked by its rider and lost some ground when APICAL FINALA (Amandeep Singh, drawn 1) and ACACIO (Sk Zaffar Riaz, drawn 3) jumped awkwardly ‘outwards’ and ‘inwards’ respectively. Jockey C Alford, the rider of ALCANDER, reported that his mount was inclined to run out between the 800 metres and 400 metres markers. Tr. Vijay Singh was advised to take appropriate remedial measures.

RITHAMBHRA (App Rajinder Singh) was fractious while being stalled. COMBINED OPERATION (App Arman Khan) and JACQUALINE POSTILL (Md Imran) were fractious in their respective stalls. Approaching the 400 metres ZOFFANY (App Zarar Alam) was carried wide without cover when SPECTACULAR STYLE (Pintu Das) shifted ‘outwards’ when attempting to make progress. App Rajinder Singh, the rider of RITHAMBHRA, was reprimanded for sihfting ‘out’ for no apparent reason approaching the 400 metres marker. Passing the distance post JACQUALINE POSTILL (Md Imran) under the whip shifted ‘outwards’ violently. Jockey Md. Imran was shown the CCTV replay of the race and advised to report to the Jockey coach Mr. P Alford for guidance in the proper use of the whip. MONSOON MEETING, SECOND DAY, WEDNESDAY, 24TH JULY, 2013 4th RACE (12) THE FLOWER DUST HANDICAP – For Horses Rated 21-46, Rated 01-26 eligible – To be ridden by Jockeys of Indian Nationality (About) 1000 Metres (4.15/4.16) : 12 runners From the test reports dated 01.8.2013 received from The CVRL, EFU Dubai, it was observed that the analysis of the Urine Sample taken from b g ROMANCER, trainer by Mr. E Bhungard and owned by Mr. Dhamendra Singh Panwar had shown the presence of “ISOXSUPRINE”, a Class IV prohibited substance under the Rules of Medication and Treatment of Horses in Training & Racing and Anti Doping Control. The sample was taken after the gelding’s run in Race No. 12 of the Calcutta Monsoon Meeting 2013 on 24th July, 2013. As the trainer had opted not to send the split sample (B sample) for confirmatory analysis, the Stewards, Royal Calcutta Turf Club, taking into cognizance the result of the ‘A’ sample as final, ordered the disqualification of b g ROMANCER, placed 9th by the Judge in the above race and revised the order of placings as under :-

BULLET (C Alford) and RISING POWER (Shezad Khan) made contact with each other soon after the start.

SNOW BALL (App Zarar Alam) was fractious in its stall. SNOW BALL (App Zarar Alam) momentarily stumbled soon after the start. At an enquiry held by the Stipendiary Stewards into the running of dk b c SNOW BALL, Tr. Patrick Quinn when afforded an opportunity to explain the running of his charge stated that he had instructed the apprentice to place his mount in 3rd or 4th position in the early and middle stages of the race. However, unfortunately due to the early fast pace of the race the apprentice was unable to follow his instructions as the colt seemed to lack early speed and that overall he was of the opinion that his charge currently was short of total fitness. App Zarar Alam when questioned corroborated the instructions of the trainer and added that throughout the running of the race his leg was not well positioned in the stirrup iron and as such he was unable to ride his mount to complete advantage. The Stipendiary Stewards informed both the trainer and the apprentice to ensure that in future they must discharge their duties in such a manner that leaves no room for query.