Results – Kolkata

ALTANZA (C Alford) was slow to begin and thereafter when alerted to its task by the rider started to race fiercely. RENUCAS GIFT (Imran Chisty) which was fractious while being stalled fly jumped from the gates. On jumping out from the gates HAYATA (M F Ali Khan, drawn 3) was momentarily inconvenienced when SPARKFUL (Nelson Maseyk, drawn 4) shifted ‘in’. Approaching the 300 metres marker IRON LADY (Shezad Khan) travelling along the rails was checked by its rider and lost ground when RENUCAS GIFT (Imran Chisty) momentarily shifted ‘inwards’. Jockey Shezad Khan, the rider of IRON LADY, was fined a sum of Rs. 1,000/- for the excessive use of the whip (1st offence). App Zarar Alam, the rider of SIGNIFICANT, was fined a sum of Rs. 1,000/- for the excessive use of the whip (1st offence).

GORGEOUS (Afzal Khan) was slow to begin losing approximately two lengths at the start. The Veterinary Officer reported that PASSPORT (Kishore Kadam) returned with a cut injury on left hind. An enquiry was held immediately after the race with particular reference to the interference received by ch g I COMMAND (Imran Chisty) approaching the distance post. At the conclusion of the enquiry the Stipendiary Stewards reported Jockey Md. Shabbani, the rider of RASPUTIN to the Stewards for careless riding (Rule 161(i)) in that the interference received by I COMMAND was due to Jockey Md Shabbani, the rider of RASPUTIN changing course towards the inner rails when not sufficiently clear of I COMMAND thereby causing the gelding to clip heels and stumble. Jockey Md Shabbani was interviewed by the Stewards after the last race and pleaded guilty to the charge of careless riding. The Stewards decided to suspend the jockey from riding in races on 14th, 18th and 21st September, 2013 and informed him of his right to appeal. On a complaint from Jockey Md Shabbani (RASPUTIN) that soon after passing the winning post Jockey Imran Chisty (I COMMAND) reprimanded him for the interference he received and thereafter struck him with his whip, the Stipendiary Stewards interviewed Jockey Imran Chisty and fined a sum of Rs. 2,500/- for taking the law into his own hand.

RED PASSION (App Md Javed) which charged the front gates of its stall before the start was effected was seriously injured. On immediate Veterinary examination it was found to have sustained a severe bleeding injury near jugular area along with a suspected severe back injury. Under the circumstances the mare was put down on humanitarian grounds. dk b m ALICANTE (Gajender Singh) bolted riderless during the loading of horses in their respective stalls. Under the circumstances the mare was withdrawn with the permission of the Stewards. Passing the distance post WORDS (C Alford) under pressure shifted ‘outwards’ momentarily inconveniencing ALWAYS WELCOME (Shezad Khan). The Veterinary Officer reported that OCEAN SUNRISE (Vinay Jaiswal) returned with a bleeding cut injury on right hind.

The Veterinary Officer reported that CEE FOUR returned with a bleeding cut injury on right fore.

BLUE LIGHTNING (C Alford) was fractious, refused to be stalled and dislodged its rider. Under the circumstances the filly was withdrawn before coming under Starter’s orders. The Starting Stall Certificate has been revoked by the Starter.