Results – Kolkata

AFRAH (B.Sreekanth) slow to begin An enquiry has been opened into the running and riding of b g ROCKETBALL trained by Mr. D. David and ridden by Jockey I. Khan, The Veterinary Officer reported that JACQUALINE POSTILL returned bleeding from both nostrils. Tr. Shafiq Khan was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

COMBINED OPERATIONS (App Arman Khan), ANGELS QUEST (Amandeep Singh) and MY BOY LOLLIPOP (Md Islam) were fractious in their respective stalls. ZOFFANY (App Vikash Tamang) and COMBINED OPERATION (App Arman Khan) were slow to begin. Subsequent to the hoisting of the “all clear” signal App Vikash Tamang the rider of dk bm ZOFFANY reported that his mount was momentarily inconvenienced when the starting gate of his stall (drawn 3) on opening rebounded on to the mare thereby inconveniencing it and this was the reason why he was unable to better position the mare during the early stages of the race. The Stipendiary Stewards after reviewing the CCTC replay of the race confirmed the incident as reported by the Apprentice. Further the Trainer and Owner in a written statement to the Stipendiary Stewards requested them to enquire into the riding of the apprentice as they were not satisfied. The Stipendiary Stewards on further scrutiny of the CCTV replay and after interviewing the apprentice were of the opinion that no Rules of Racing were infringed by the Apprentice. Trainer D.M. David when afforded an opportunity to explain the improved performance of his charge dk b f CIDER WITH ROSIE the winner of this race as compared to its previous run in Race No. 20 run on 30th July, 2013 over 1400 mtrs stated that the filly performs its best when run over a shorter distance. Further its competitors in this race were of mediocre ability except for ZOFFANY which in his opinion ran below expectations. While noting his explanation the Stipendiary Stewards advised Tr. D.M. David to run his charges over distances to which they are best suited so that they may perform with a degree of consistency.

MARANELLO (Shailesh Shinde) was very fractious while being stalled thereby delaying the start of the race. SIGNIFICANT (App Rajinder Singh) was slow to begin. Passing the distance post CONQUERABLE (B Mahesh) under pressure shifted ‘outwards’.

TORCH OF LIFE (App Zarar Alam), OUR CHIEFTAIN (B Sreekanth) and IMPRESSIVE MOVE (Sk Israil) were fractious in their respective stalls. IMPRESSIVE MOVE (Sk Israil) trailed the field for the greater part of the race. Tr. R Gowli, was informed not to accept with his charge until it was capable of a better performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that GLORIOUS INVENTION returned bleeding from both nostrils. Tr. H S Bath was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

ARROW IN AUTO MODE (Md Imran) jumped awkwardly ‘outwards’ from the gates. Some distance after the start AMARETTO (Mohit Singh, drawn 7) was inconvenienced when OCEAN LEGACY (App Zarar Alam, drawn 10)) shifted ‘inwards”. Jockey Mohit Singh, the rider of AMARETTO reported that his saddle shifted back approaching the 400 metres and that thereafter he was unable to ride his mount with complete advantage. Tr.Jasbir Singh was fined a sum of Rs. 500/- for faulty saddling and informed that in future should the saddle on his charges shift, he would be dealt with appropriately. The Veterinary Officer reported that OCEAN LEGACY returned bleeding from both nostrils. Tr. F.A Rodrigues deputizing for Tr. Patrick Quinn was informed not to accept with the mare until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

Some distance after the start ABARTH (Afzal Khan) and STAR OF ROSES (App Vikash Tamang) lost some ground when checked by their respective riders when ESCAPE TO VICTORY (Shailesh Shinde) shifted “inwards” Jockey Shailesh Shinde was informed that he must make every effort to ensure that there is ample space between horses when he shifts ground. Jockey Pintu Das rider of Horse No.9.SHERIFF reported that he lost his left stirrup iron passing the 800 mtrs and as such was unable to ride his amount to complete advantage. On examination of the equipment it was found to be otherwise well maintained as such no action was taken. An enquiry has been opened into the running and riding of ch f SPUR OF THE MOMENT trained by D.M. David and ridden by Jockey B. Sreekanth. The Veterinary Officer reported that ABARTH (Afzal Khan) returned with a cut injury on its right fore.