Results – Kolkata

STILING VEIL (C Alford) was fractious and flipped over during the parade in the paddock. The mare was examined soon after by the Veterinary Officer and was permitted to proceed to the starting point. Thereafter, the mare was once again examined and found fit to race. SILKEN SENORITA (Md. Imran Ashraf) jumped awkwardly ‘outwards’ from the gates. Tr. R Gowli when afforded an opportunity to explain the improved performance of his charge b m SILKEN SENORITA stated that the stable was pleasantly surprised with the victory. Further he stated that the mare had placed 1st in Race No. 42 (For Horses Rated 1-26) of this Season, thereafter she participated in the higher class in Race No. 89 where she performed poorly. He added that today she ran over 7 furlongs with a jockey claiming an allowance of 4 kgs and just about held on to win. The Stipendiary Stewards noted his explanations.

INSPIRATIONAL (B Sreekanth) was very fractious while being stalled thereby delaying the start of the race. Approaching the 800 metres LUCK LUCK LUCKY (Kishore Kadam) travelling along the rails was checked by its rider and lost some ground when running into the heels of IRON LADY (Shezad Khan) which shifted ‘inwards’. Jockey Shezad Khan was shown the CCTV replay of the race and fined a sum of Rs. 1,000/- for shifting ground when not adequately clear of the other runner. ROYAL COLWOOD (M F Ali Khan) and FERVENT QUEST (Shailesh Shinde) finished off the race detached from the field. Trs. R Gowli and Vijay Singh were advised to ensure that their charges are capable of a better performance before accepting with them again.

ACE ELEGANCE (Shailesh Shinde) was fractious while being stalled. ARTEMISIA (Mohit Singh) which finished off the race detached from the field reared up as the start was effected thereby losing approximately four lengths at the start. Tr. C Gleich was advised not to accept with his charge until it was capable of a better performance. Jockey Nelson Maseyk, the rider of ABUBBLE, was fined a sum of Rs. 3,000/- for the excessive use of the whip (2nd offence). Jockey Shailesh Shinde, the rider of ACE ELEGANCE, reported loss of his whip approaching the 400 metres.

BROKEN ARROW (Dashrath Singh) was fractious while being stalled. SPUR OF THE MOMENT (I Khan) under pressure drifted ‘outwards’ approaching the distance post. Jockey I Khan was shown the CCTV replay of the race and advised to make every effort to keep his mount on an even course.

CEE FOUR (Nelson Maseyk) was fractious on its way to the start thereby delaying the proceedings of the race. Tr. Vikash Jaiswal was informed to school his charge appropriately. For failing to produce the registered colours of the owners in respect of his charge FANKAAR, Tr. C Gleich was fined a sum of Rs. 325/-. Subsequently ‘ALL BLACK’ emergency colours were permitted to be used. The trainer was further informed that should he continue to fail to produce the declared colours of the scales, he would be appropriately dealt with. ROMANCER (Amandeep Singh, drawn 3) which made contact with BURST OF STARDUST (App Jorawar Singh, drawn 4) soon after the start shifted ‘inwards’ and inconvenienced HAYATA (Shailesh Shinde, drawn 2).

HILLS OF THE MOON (Surjeet Singh) was slow to begin losing approximately two lengths at the start. Tr. Patrick Quinn was advised to give his charge adequate gate practice before accepting with it again. Approaching the 400 metres SONGSTRESS (App Abhijeet Sawant) travelling along the rails was checked by its rider and lost ground when BASKERVILLE (B Mahesh) shifted ‘inwards’. Jockey B Mahesh was shown the CCTV replay of the race and fined a sum of Rs. 1,000/- for shifting ground when not adequately clear of the other runner. b g ROYAL SAGA (B Srinivas Rao) trailed the field home. On immediate veterinary examination the gelding was found to be lame on left fore. Tr. C Gleich was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Sr. Veterinary Officer. Jockey Gajender Singh, the rider of SECRET ROMANCE, was fined a sum of Rs. 1,000/- for the excessive use of the whip (1st offence).