Results – Kolkata

EROS (P S Chouhan) was slow to begin. Jockey Melvyn Maseyk, the rider of SECRET WHISPERS, was severely reprimanded in the presence of Tr. C Gleich and fined a sum of Rs. 3,000/- for the excessive use of whip on his mount (2nd offence). Tr. C Gleich was informed that despite repeated warnings and fines imposed on the jockey he had been continuing with the excessive and improper use of whips on charges belonging to Tr. Gleich. The Stipendiary Stewards informed the trainer that should the jockey continue to use the whip on his charges in such manner, the trainer would also be held equally responsible for the same and he would be dealt with appropriately.

The saddle strap on gr f SNOW FALL (App Rajinder Singh) broke before the start of loading of horses in their respective stalls and as there was insufficient time to replace the equipment, the filly was withdrawn before coming under Starter’s orders. Subsequent examination revealed that the equipment was otherwise well maintained; as such no action was taken beyond noting the incident. ALICANTE (Md Islam) was slow to begin losing approximately two lengths at the start. SECRET GLOSS (Gajender Singh) stood flat footed as the start was effected thereby losing approximately four lengths at the start. Tr. Bath was advised to give his charge adequate gate practice before accepting with it again. The Veterinary Officer reported that CHHUNDU returned with bleeding cut injury on right fore and SECRET GLOSS returned with a bleeding saddle sore on the withers.

FLASH (Shezad Khan) arrived late at the start thereby delaying the proceedings of the race. SNOW WHITE (P Trevor) and MARANELLO (A Sandesh) were fractious while being stalled. CONQUERABLE (C Alford) was fractious in its stall. Approaching the 800 metres AUTOCRAT (Ramandeep S Bal) attempting to make progress between APICAL FINALA (B Sreekanth) and OCEAN SUNRISE (S John) was checked by its rider

The Veterinary Officer reported that SREEDHAN returned bleeding from both nostrils. Tr. Patrick Quinn was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Sr. Veterinary Officer.

ARKTOUROS (B Mahesh) and MALPENSA (A Sandesh) drifted ‘outwards’ when placed under pressure during the final stages of the race. Jockey C Alford, the rider of AERATOR, was fined a sum of Rs. 5,000/- for dropping his hands on his mount before passing the distance post. Further, he was informed that should he repeat the same in future he would be liable to severe disciplinary action.

HEAD HUNTER (Md Islam) and AUTOCRAT (Ramandeep S Bal) were fractious while being stalled. b f ADIELLA (C Alford) was extremely fractious while being stalled thereby delaying the start of the race. Further, during the concluding stages of the race the filly drifted ‘outwards’ when placed under pressure. In view of its behaviour, Tr. Vijay Singh was informed not accept with his charge until passed fit in a barrier trial during the hours of morning track work. Some distance after the start OCEAN SUNRISE (S John) was inconvenienced by ADIELLA (C Alford) which was carried ‘inwards’ by APICAL FINALA (B Sreekanth). After the race Jockey Ramandeep S Bal, the rider of AUTOCRAT, reported a serious cut injury on his left elbow. The jockey was given immediate medical aid.

RAPPADIN GLORY (App Ankit Kumar) and BONGANI (App Rajinder Singh) were fractious while being stalled. Jockey I Khan, the rider of ROCKET BALL, was fined a sum of Rs. 1,000/- for the excessive use of the whip (1st offence).