Results – Kolkata

For failing to produce the registered colours at the scale in respect of his charge SARTAJ, Tr. D M David was fined a sum of Rs. 325/-. Subsequently ‘ALL BLACK’ emergency colours were permitted to be used. NOBLE STAR (App Rajinder Singh) was fractious in its stall. PERSIAN JEWELS (B Sreekanth) was slow to begin. Approaching the 900 metres PERSIAN JEWELS (B Sreekanth) stumbled when running into the heels of STAY APART (Afzal Khan). GONNA BE A ROKSTAR (Gajender Singh) under pressure drifted ‘outwards’ in the final stages of the race. When afforded an opportunity to explain the running of his charge STAMP ACT, Tr Vijay Singh stated that while he was not too disappointed with the performance of the filly, he was of the opinion that she exhibited a lack of experience due to this run being her maiden performance. The Stipendiary Stewards noted his explanation.

SKY WAY (App Md Javed) which was fractious in its stall was slow to begin losing approximately three lengths at the start. Tr. Shafiq Khan was advised to give his charge adequate gate practice before accepting with it again. The Veterinary Officer reported that VICTORIAN VICE returned bleeding from both nostrils. Tr. D M David was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Sr. Veterinary Officer.

TASVEER (B Srinivas Rao) was slow to begin. Jockey Kavraj Singh, the rider of BEYOND STARS, was reprimanded for the use of whip on his mount when it was clearly winning. VOYAGER (P S Chouhan) finished off the race detached from the field. On immediate veterinary examination the gelding was found to have returned bleeding from both nostrils. Tr. Patrick Quinn was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Sr. Veterinary Officer.

On the morning of Saturday, 5th October, 2013, ch g STORMY WIND, a declared starter in the above race, was examined by the Sr. Veterinary Officer and found to be lame on right fore. Under the circumstances the filly was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Tr. Patrick Quinn was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Sr. Veterinary Officer. Further, an enquiry has been opened into the withdrawal of the gelding from the race. AMIKA (Mohit Singh) was slow to begin losing approximately three lengths at the start. Tr. C Gleich was advised to take appropriate remedial measures before accepting with his charge again. Some distance after the start SILVER SILVER (M F Ali Khan, drawn 9) was inconvenienced when MOON STAR (Asghar, drawn 12) came ‘in’ sharply. Jockey Asghar was shown the CCTV replay of the race and severely reprimanded for shifting ‘in’ when not adequately clear of the other runner. He was further informed that on repetition he would be dealt with appropriately. When afforded an opportunity to explain the running of her charge b g ICONIC, trainer Ms. Arti Doctor stated that she had instructed the rider to take her charge on a start to finish mission, however, should he find himself unable to do so he was to place the gelding in 2nd/3rd or 4th position. She further added that while being disappointed with the positioning of her charge in the early and middle stages of the race, she was delighted with the finishing effort made by the gelding in the final 400 metres of the race. App Abhijeet Sawant corroborated the trainer’s instructions and stated that soon after the start his mount was inclined to lean ‘inwards’ and in trying to correct his mount he lost his position. The Stipendiary Stewards while noting their explanations informed Tr. Ms. Arti Doctor to ensure that her charges are ridden in a manner that leaves no room for query.

ALTANZA (Shailesh Shinde) which was fractious when being stalled was slow to begin. Approaching the 800 metres ANGELS QUEST (Kishore Kadam) making progress between MAHAKAUSHAL (Ramandeep S Bal) and IMPRESSIVE MODE (P S Chouhan) was inconvenienced when both MAHAKAUSHAL and IMPRESSIVE MODE shifted ‘outwards’ and ‘inwards’ respectively.