Results – Kolkata

DEVIL IN DISGUISE (Kishore Kadam) and CONQUERABLE (Abhishek Habbu) were slow to begin. Approaching the 900 metres in a slow run race DEVIL IN DISGUISE (Kishore Kadam) and GREASED LIGHTNIN (Shailesh Shinde) made contact with each other. Tr. Ms. Arti Doctor when afforded an opportunity to explain the running of her charge ch g GREASED LIGHTNIN (Shailesh Shinde), stated that no specific instructions were given to the jockey other than to be well positioned thoroughout the race. She further stated that in an extremely slow run race the gelding was held in restrain for far too long which may have disappointed the gelding and hence the poor performance. Other than this she could give no other plausible explanation. Jockey Shailesh Shinde corroborated the trainer’s instructions and stated that in spite of his efforts his mount failed to perform better. The Stipendiary Stewards while noting the explanations, informed Ms. Arti Doctor to keep her charge under observation and report ailment, if any. Jockey Abhishek Habbu, the rider of CONQUERABLE, was reprimanded in the presence of Tr. S S Habbhu, for failing to improve his position during the middle stages of the race when he had opportunity to do so. Tr. Habbu was advised to ensure that his charges run in such a manner that leaves no room for query. Jockey Vinay Jaiswal, the rider of RIVERDOWN EMPRESS, was fined a sum of Rs. 1,000/- for the excessive use of the whip (1st offence).

AASHIQUI Late HADDOCK (Afzal Khan) was slow to begin. The Veterinary Officer reported that CHEMIN DE FER returned bleeding from both nostrils. Tr. Patrick Quinn was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

TRIUMPHUS (Dashrath Singh, dr 2) was momentarily inconvenienced when MALIBU (Shailesh Shinde, drawn 1) jumped awkwardly ‘outwards’.

The Veterinary Officer reported that THIS ONES FOR YOU returned bleeding from both nostrils. Tr. Patrick Quinn was informed not to accept with his charge until passed fit by the Veterinary Officer.

DANCING DAME (Kishore Kadam) was slow to begin. SNOW MOUNTAIN (P S Chouhan) planted losing considerable ground at the start. Tr. Patrick Quinn 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.

TINTORETTO (S S Rathore) was slow to begin. Jockey Shezad Khan, the rider of SECRET FORCE reported that his mount was hanging ‘out’ passing the 800 metres.

RITHAMBHRA (Janardhan Paswan) was slow to begin. NOBLE DEFENDER (Sandeep Rajput) was inclined to hang ‘out’ pssing the 600 metres. Approaching the 400 metres PASSIONATE (Pintu Das) and SIGNIFICANT (App Md Javed) were tightened for room when ICE FANTASY (S Rabbani) travelling on their outside momentarily shifted ‘in’. Jockey S Rabbani was advised to ensure that he left ample room for the horses galloping on his inside before deciding to shift ‘inwards’. Ms. Arti Doctor, the trainer of b f FLASH, when afforded an opportunity to explain the improved performance of her charge as compared to its previous outings stated that the filly had failed to perform well when positioned ‘off’ the early pace in its previous run. In this race she had instructed the rider to make every effort to lead the field and this obviously had the desired effect. She further added that that she was pleasantly surprised with the victory as the stable had not fancied the filly’s chance to win. When queried as to whether she would issue similar instructions to her jockey in the filly’s future runs, the trainer stated that she would do so. The Stipendiary Stewards while noting the explanation informed the trainer of her responsibility to ensure that her charges run with a degree of consistency between the runs and that in this instance she was being given the benefit of doubt. Tr. Sabeel Shariff and Tr. Shafiq Khan were fined a sum of Rs. 5,000/- each for their carelessness in presenting their respective charges RITHAMBHRA and AMERICAN PIE to the parade ring with saddles having been interchanged. Further, they were informed that a similar lackadaisical attitude towards their responsibilities would be dealt with severely.