Results – Kolkata

Tr. Sabeel Shariff when afforded an opportunity to explain the running and riding of his charge AL ATTATURK, ridden by Jockey Nelson Maseyk, stated that taking into consideration the field which consisted of only four horses he had instructed the rider to lead the field at a controlled pace and not to distance himself by more than two lengths from the rest of the runners during the early and middle stages of the race. However, he was disappointed that the rider took an unduly long lead in the initial and middle stages of the race which, in his opinion, resulted in the poor performance of his charge. Jockey Nelson Maseyk when questioned corroborated the trainer’s instructions and stated that the gelding was very keen during the early stages of the race, consequently he allowed the gelding to stride freely as he was not inclined to break the gelding’s stride. The Stipendiary Stewards not being satisfied with the jockey’s explanation fined him a sum of Rs. 2,500/- for unsatisfactory riding in that he made no attempt to ride his mount as instructed by the trainer and cautioned him as to his future riding.

PROMISSORY NOTE (Kishore Kadam) was fractious while being stalled and had to be resaddled at the start. DANCE IN CHINA (Vinay Jaiswal) was slow to begin. CRAFTY LADY (App Md Azharuddin, drawn 5) jumped awkwardly ‘inwards’ inconveniencing STAR SUCCESS (Sk Zaffar Riaz, drawn 4) and MASSACHUSETTES (App Aqeed Waheed, drawn 3). FIRE DRAGON (Md Imran) brushed against the false rails approaching the 900 metres marker resulting in the Jockey being momentarily unbalanced. STAR SUCCESS (Sk Zaffar Riaz) finished off the race detached from the field. On immediate veterinary examination the gelding was found to be lame on left fore. Tr. Jasbir Singh was informed not to accept with his charge until passed fit by the Veterinary Officer.

For running his charge BURST OF STARDUST in shoes other than those declared, Tr. R W Alford was fined a sum of Rs. 500/-. RITHAMBHRA (App Rajinder Singh) was fractious while being stalled. TOUGH ONE (Afzal Khan) was slow to begin. CEE FOUR (Gajender Singh, drawn 1) jumped awkwardly ‘outwards’ from the gates. ICONIC (Shrikant Kamble, drawn 3) was inconvenienced when BRANGELINA (Shezad Khan, drawn 2) jumped awkwardly ‘outwards’ from the gates. Jockey Shrikant Kamble, the rider of ICONIC, when afforded an opportunity to explain the running of his mount stated that he was instructed to position his mount wherever possible during the early stages of the race and thereafter to do his best. However, in spite of his best efforts the gelding refused to accelerate during any stage of the race. On questioning, Tr. Ms. Arti Doctor corroborated the instructions and stated that the poor performance of the gelding was possibly due to the humid climatic condition prevailing during the race and could give no other plausible explanation for the performance. The Stipendiary Stewards while noting their explanations advised the trainer to keep her charge under observation and report ailment, if any. Further, the Stipendiary Stewards informed the trainer that in future they would be keeping a watchful eye on the performance of her charges.

LE CHOCOLAT (Nelson Maseyk) dislodged its rider on its way to the start and galloped towards the stables. Under the circumstances the filly was withdrawn before coming under Starter’s orders. FIERY CIEL (S Rabbani) was extremely fractious in its stall. Under the circumstances the colt was withdrawn before coming under Starter’s orders. The Starting Stall Certificate of the colt has been revoked by the Starter. SARTAJ (App Md Azharuddin) was fractious while being stalled. HEAD HUNTER (Md Islam) was fractious in its stall. HEAD HUNTER (Md Islam) jumped awkwardly from the gates. Jockey Shrikant Kamble, the rider of PIAFFE, was fined a sum of Rs. 1,000/- for the excessive use of the whip (1st offence).

ABARTH (Afzal Khan) planted, losing considerable ground at the start. The Starting Stall Certificate of the gelding has been revoked by the Starter. ALTANZA (App Md Javed) planted, losing considerable ground at the start. Tr. Vijay Singh 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.

PINBALL WIZARD (App Aqeed Waheed) which was fractious while being stalled was slow to begin.

HURRICANE REPLY (Shailesh Shinde) was fractious while being stalled. CRACKLE (Kishore Kadam) which was racing fiercely was repeatedly checked by its rider approaching the 800 metres. The Veterinary Officer reported that JAJJI returned with a cut injury on right hind.