Results – Kolkata

b c AUDRICK was very fractious and refused to be stalled. Under the circumstances the colt was withdrawn before coming under Starter’s orders. The Starting Stall Certificate of AUDRICK has been revoked by the Starter. Soon after jumping out of the gates PERSIAN JEWELS (Amandeep Singh, drawn 1) was inconvenienced when TITUS ANDRONICUS (Shailesh Shinde, drawn 2) shifted ‘in’. Approaching the 900 metres PERSIAN JEWELS (Amandeep Singh) brushed against the rails. Passing the 900 metres VALEROSA (Vinay Jaiswal) travelling on the outside received some degree of interference when PERSIAN JEWELS (Amandeep Singh) shifted ‘out’ to avoid running into the heels of ABROOKE (B Mahesh). Jockey Vinay Jaiswal, the rider of VALEROSA, was fined a sum of Rs. 1,000/- for the excessive use of the whip (1st offence) and further a sum of Rs. 1,000/- for the improper use of the whip on his mount.

On the morning of Tuesday, 30th July, 2013, b h BALLANTYNE, a declared starter in the above race was examined by the Veterinary Officer and found to be suffering from colic. Under the circumstances the horse was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Tr. C Gleich was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. EMPRESS OF PERSIA (Vikash Tamang) was fractious in its stall and fly jumped from the gates, the jockey losing his balance momentarily. Jockey Afzal Khan, the rider of ch f STAY APART, when queried as to why he dropped his hands in the final 200 metres of the race stated that his mount was not striding out freely. On veterinary examination it was found to have sustained a cut injury on right hind.

b g PIRATEER (Md Islam) was fractious and refused to be stalled. Under the circumstances the gelding was withdrawn before coming under Starter’s orders. The Starting Stall Certificate of PIRATEER has been revoked by the Starter. PABLO NERUDA (Russell Xaviers) was slow to begin. Soon after the start JAMAICAN (S Rabbani) was inconvenienced due to the crowding of the field.

APICAL FINALA (Amandeep Singh) was slow to begin. Passing the distance post ROYAL SCOTS (S Rabbani) was inconvenienced when LANTANA LADY (Shezad Khan) shifted ‘outwards’ under pressure. Jockey Shezad Khan was shown the CCTV replay of the race and reminded that he had been spoken to on earlier occasions about making every effort to keep his horses on a straight course, hence, he was advised to report to Jockey Coach Mr. P Alford for corrective measures.

ARKTOUROS (App Munna Alam) ran detached from the field. In view of its performance Tr. Vijay Singh was advised not to accept with his charge until it was capable of a better performance. Jockey Md Shabbani, the rider of the winner SHERSHAH, was reprimanded for starting the victory celebration much before passing the winning post.

AWESOME INDIAN (Mohit Singh) and RAPPADAN GLORY (Md Islam) were fractious inside their respective stalls. OCEAN SUNRISE (Afzal Hossain) was unruly inside its stall and delayed the start when its bridle had to be re-fitted. Jockey Nelson Maseyk, the rider of SPECTACULAR STYLE, was fined a sum of Rs. 2,000/- for the indifferent handling of his mount throughout the race and informed that should he continue to ride in this fashion, he would be dealt with appropriately. Jockey Mohit Singh, the rider of AWESOME INDIAN, reported that the saddle used on his mount shifted back passing the 800 metres. Tr. Jasbir Singh was fined a sum of Rs. 500/- for faulty saddling.