Results – Kolkata

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NOBLE AND NICE (M Krishna) was slow to begin. Jockey Shoban Babu, the rider of DIVINE SYMPHONY, reported that his mount was inclined to hang ‘in’ throughout the race. Tr. Mr. Shafiq Khan when afforded an opportunity to explain the poor performance of his charge b g IMPRESSIVE GLORY as compared to its previous run in Race No. 187 stated that he was surprised and could give no plausible explanation as to the reasons for the poor perfornace of the gelding. The Stipendiary Stewards advised him to keep his charge under observation and report ailment, if any. The Veterinary Officer reported that during endoscopy examination the gelding was found to be suffering from gutaral pouch infection and this may have had an effect on its performance. Tr. Mr. Shafiq Khan was advised not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

MY BOY LOLLIPOP (Abhishek Habbu) which was fractious while being stalled was slow to begin losing some ground at the start. ARDELIA (App Munna Apam) was inclined to hang ‘out’ from about the 700 metres and finished off the race on the outer portion of the race track. Tr. Vijay Singh was advised to take appropriate corrective measures before accepting with his charge again. PASSIONATE (Jugnu Gurung), LOVELY MAGIC (Surjeet Singh) and ARDELIA (App Munna Alam) were inconvenienced while negotiating the bend due to a tightly packed field. Under pressure GORGEOUS (App Md Javed) and JALAPENO PEPPER (App Jorawar Singh) drifted to the outer portion of the race track passing the distance post. The Veterinary Officer reported that NO REMORSE (App Ankit Kumar) returned lame on right fore. Tr. R W Alford was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

Prior to the running of the race Tr. Patrick Quinn informed the Stipendiary Stewards that he had instructed App Zarar Alam to ride his charge SNOW BALL in check and not to use the whip. His instructions were noted. CEE FOUR (Md Sameer) was fractious while going to the start thereby dislodging its rider. Under the circumstances the gelding was withdrawn before coming under Starter’s orders. SNOW BALL (App Zarar Alam) brushed against the false rails approaching the 700 metres.

BOND GIRL (C Alford) arrived late to the start thereby delaying the proceedings. Tr. S S Habbu was advised to ensure that in future his charges arrive to the start on time. BOND GIRL (C Alford) and BOLD DESIRE (App Md. Azharuddin) were slow to begin.

b f LAYALI, a declared starter in the above race, was examined by the Veterinary Officer in the evening of Friday, 14th March, 2014 and found to be lame on right fore. Under the circumstrances the filly was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Tr. H S Bath was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. SIMPLE SIMON (Shailesh Shinde) was fractious while being stalled. VIDHYUT (App Rajinder Singh) fly jumped out from the gates losing some ground at the start.

HURRICANE REPLY (App Md Javed) was fractious while being stalled. Immediately after running of the race the following objections were lodged :- The Stewards after having interviewed App Aqeed Waheed, Jockey Kishore Kadam and Jockey Md Islam resolved to :- SANTOS - 1st PEOPLE PRIME - 2nd I ME AND MYSELF - 3rd PINBALL WIZARD - 4th The Veterinary Officer reported that PRINCESS ZOYA returned with a cut injury on right hind.