Results – Kolkata

MARANELLO (Vinay Jaiswal) planted, losing considerable ground at the start. The Starting Stall Certificate has been revoked by the Starter. DANCE IN CHINA (Russell Xaviers) was slow to begin. Jockey Ramandeep S Bal, the rider of LE CHOCOLAT, reported that his left leg was not placed in the stirrup iron when the start was effected, however, he was able to correct the same soon after. The Stipendiary Stewards after reviewing the CCTV replay of the start made note of the incident. The Veterinary Officer reported that BALLET BELLE (B Sreekanth) returned lame on left fore. Tr. D M David was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

MEET THE LEGEND (P S Chouhan) was fractious while being stalled. LAVEROCK (M F Ali Khan) was slow to begin. AZIENDA (C Alford) drifted to the outer portion of the race track approaching the distance post. MEET THE LEGEND (P S Chouhan) drifted ‘outwards’ passing the distance post. On the morning of Sunday, 8th December, 2013, the Veterinary Officer reported that on examination of ch f TEMPLE RUN was found to be stiff on hind quarter. Tr. Manvendra Singh was advised not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

Permission was granted to Tr. D M David to withdraw b g BIZARRO and dk b g HAMLET from the race.

FLYING BOY (M F Ali Khan) and RENUCAS GIFT (App Rajesh Ujgare) were fractious while being stalled. AFRAH (App Md Azharuddin) planted losing approximately a distance at the start. The Starting Stall Certificate of the filly has been revoked by the Starter. RENUCAS GIFT (App Rajesh Ujgare) which jumped awkwardly ‘outwards’ from the gates was observed to run wide ‘off’ the field throughout the race. At a subsequent enquiry App Rajesh Ujgare was shown the CCTV replay of the race and fined a sum of Rs. 1,000/- for not making an adequate attempt to race with the field. FLYING BOY (M F Ali Khan) was inconvenienced when ABROOKE (Kishore Kadam) momentarily shifted ‘out’ passing the distance post. In the concluding stages of the race DEVIL IN DISGUISE (Shezad Khan) drifted ‘outwards’ under pressure. Tr. D Karki when afforded an opportunity to explain the improved performance of his charge b g DEVIL IN DISGUISE as compared to its previous run in Race No. 45 run on 26th November, 2013 stated that he was pleasantly surprised with the start to finish victory of the gelding as he had instructed (as always) the rider to position his mount in mid brunch during the early stages of the race. He further stated that the stable had not expected the gelding to perform at this level. The Stipendiary Stewards while noting his explanations informed the trainer to ensure that his charges run more consistently in future.

An objection was lodged by Jockey B Sreekanth, the rider of CAPTAIN COURAGEOUS placed 6th by the Judge against Jockey Shailesh Shinde, the rider of SNOWDRIFT, placed 3rd by the Judge on the grounds of “he cut across sharply on entering the straight when my horse was well positioned, causing my mount to stumble and almost come down, this caused me to loose all my chances in the race”. The Stewards after having interviewed Jockeys B Sreekanth and Shailesh Shinde resolved to over rule the objection and ordered that the Judge’s placings to remain unaltered. The results of a Stipendiary Stewards enquiry into the incident approaching the 300 metres resulting in the stumbling of CAPTAIN COURAGEOUS ridden by Jockey B Sreekanth will be informed later.

On the morning of Saturday, 7th December, 2013 b f AVISION, a declared starter in this race, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and found to be suffering from severe dermatitis (skin) problem. Under the circumstances the filly was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Tr. Manvendra Singh was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. IRISH CONNECTION (App Rajesh Ujgare) and GOLIATH (Md. Islam) arrived late at the start thereby delaying the proceeding of the start. Trs. DM David and R Gowli were advised to ensure that their charges arrive in time to the starting point. App Rajesh Ujgare, the rider of IRISH CONNECTION, was reprimanded for traveling wide off the field for no apparent reason. Further, he was advised to report to Jockey Coach Mr. P Alford for appropriate corrective measures. Jockey Md. Islam, the rider of GOLIATH, was reprimanded for unnecessarily shouting out during the running of the race. Further he was informed that should he repeat this undesirable practice, he would be dealt with appropriately.

b c HAYNESTOWN, a declared starter in this race, was examined by the Veterinary Officer on Friday, 6th December, 2013 and found to be lame on right fore. Under the circumstances the colt was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Tr. Vikash Jaiswal was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. As Jockey Shailesh Shinde was declared medically unfit to ride, Tr. Ms. Arti Doctor was permitted to substitute Jockey P S Chouhan to rider her charge DADDY COOL. For failing to produce the registered colours at the scale in respect of his charge SONGSTRESS, Tr. Jasbir Singh was fined a sum of Rs. 325/-. Subsequently the emergency colour ‘ALL BLACK’ was permitted to be used. CEE FOUR (Vinay Jaiswal) and BRANGELINA (App Arman Khan) were fractious in their respective stalls. PABLO NERUDA (Russell Xaviers) and SCHWARZENEGGER (Md Islam) were slow to begin. The Veterinary Officer reported that PABLO NERUDA returned lame on left fore. Tr. Vikash Jaiswal was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.