Results – Kolkata

Tr. Vikash Jaiswal was fined a sum of Rs. 5,000/- for accepting his charge b g PABLO NARUDA to run in this race against the post treatment advice of the Sr. Veterinary Officer of the Club. Subsequently the gelding was permitted to be withdrawn. ANGELS QUEST (B Sreekanth) was fractious inside its stall. RITHAMBHRA (Janardhan Paswan) was slow to begin. Jockey Sk Zaffar Riaz, the rider of FANKAAR, when afforded an opportunity to explain the running of his mount which was observed to be running detached from the field in the early stages of the race and to make good progress in the home stretch, stated that he was instructed to be alert at the start and place his mount in 3rd/4th position in the early stages of the race and thereafter to do his best. However, on jumping out from the gates the gelding had shown a lack of early speed and hence he was unable to follow the trainer’s instructions. The Stipendiary Stewards after reviewing the running of the race on the CCTV and not being satisfied with the explanations tendered by the rider decided to fine him a sum of Rs. 5,000/- for the unsatisfactory riding of his mount in that he made no effort to position his mount as instructed by the trainer in spite of having every opportunity to do so and further for the tender handling of his mount in the final stages of the race. He was further informed that similar manner of riding in future would entail him to severe disciplinary action. The Veterinary Officer reported that CHHUNDU returned with a cut injury on its right fore.

IN THE TWILIGHT (App Md Javed) and SKYWAY (Md Shabbani) were fractious in their respective stalls. SONGWRITER (Janardhan Paswan) was slow to begin. TOUGH ONE (Afzal Khan), a habitual slow starter, stood flat footed as the start was effected thereby losing some ground. In the concluding stages of the race FLASH (P S Chouhan) making progress on the outside was momentarily inconvenienced when PETALOID (App Jorawar Singh) shifted ‘out’. App Jorawar Singh was shown the CCTV replay of the race and advised to make every effort to keep his mounts on a straight path when placing them under pressure. Further, he was advised to report to Jockey Coach Mr. P Alford for guidance. Jockey Md. Shabbani, the rider of SKYWAY, was reprimanded for the tender handling of his mount in the concluding stages of the race. The Sr. Veterinary Officer reported that NOBLE DEFENDER returned bleeding from both nostrils. Tr. Vikash Jaiswal was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Sr. Veterinary Officer.

HEAD HUNTER (App Ankit Kumar) was fractious inside its stall. DIVINE SYMPHONY (Janardhan Paswan) which was very fractious while being stalled fly jumped out from the gates. In view of its behaviour Tr. Sabeel Shariff was informed not to accept with his charge until shown to the satisfaction of the Starter in a barrier trial during the hours of morning track work. Tr. Manvendra Singh was fined a sum of Rs. 5,000/- for running his charge MACEDONIAN (S John) with a snaffle bit for which prior permission has not been sought for. For the record, the gelding was to have run with a Dexter Ring Bit (BB). Jockey A Sandesh, the rider of ROYAL SCOTS, reported loss of his whip passing the distance post. An enquiry has been opened into the running and riding of NOBLE AND NICE, trained by Mr. Patrick Quinn and ridden by Jockey P S Chouhan.

On the morning of Friday, November 29th, 2013, b m RAPPADAN GLORY, a declared starter in this race, was examined by the Sr. Veterinary Officer and found to be lame on right fore. Under the circumstances the mare was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Tr. Rutherford Alford was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Sr. Veterinary Officer. DOUBLE DO (P Trevor) jumped awkwardly from the gates causing its jockey to lose his balance momentarily.

DANCEHALL DAYS (Kishore Kadam) was fractious inside its stall. COPERNICUS (S John) and SMOKEY BABA (Afzal Khan) were slow to begin. Approaching the 900 metres DANCEHALL DAYS (Kishore Kadam) was tightened for room due to the crowding of the field and lost some ground. Approaching the 400 metres BURST OF STARDUST (Nitin Singh) was checked by its rider and lost some ground when ARTEMISIA (Sk Zaffar Riaz) was shifted ‘out’ by its rider to avoid clipping the heels of HIGHLY EXPLOSIVE (Sandeep Rajput). Jockey B Mahesh, the rider of SILKEN SENORITA, reported loss of his whip passing the distance post.

The surcingle used on b g VIJAY MONARCH was replaced prior to the start of the race. Approaching the distance post BEYOND STARS (Md Islam), BERLUSCONI (S John) and VIJAY MONARCH (Kishore Kadam) made contact with each other. Jockey B Mahesh, the rider of ARKTOUROS, was fined a sum of Rs. 1,000/- for the excessive use of whip (1st Offence) and a further sum of Rs. 2,000/- for the excessive force of whip used by the rider. Further, the jockey was informed that should he use the whip in a similar manner in future, he would be dealt with more severely and advised to report to Jockey Coach Mr. P Alford for appropriate corrective measures.

On the morning of Friday, November 29th, 2013, b c COHIBA a declared starter in this race, was examined by the Sr. Veterinary Officer and found to be suffering from urticaria. Under the circumstances the colt was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Tr. Manvendra Singh was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Sr. Veterinary Officer. Approaching the 800 metres ZEGNA (A Sandesh) making some progress was eased by its rider and lost some ground when momentarily tightened for room due to the crowding of the field.

CHALAQUE (P Trevor) was fractious while being stalled. TASVEER (B Srinivas Rao) was slow to begin. Jockey B Srinivas Rao, the rider of b f TASVEER, when afforded an opportunity to explain the running of his mount stated that he was instructed to lead the field from the start. Tr. Jasbir Singh corroborated the jockey’s statement and when queried by the Stipendiary Stewards whether he would give similar riding instructions when the filly next runs he stated that he would consider appropriate instructions at that point of time depending on the opposition. The Stipendiary Stewards while noting his explanations, cautioned Tr. Jasbir Singh to be consistent in his instructions and that should he require to change instructions in the running of his charges he must notify the same to the Stipendiary Stewards.