Results – Kolkata

A Stewards enquiry was held immediately after the running of the race with particular reference to the start of b f PRIMROSE (Mohit Singh) drawn 4. At the conclusion of the enquiry it was established th at the gate of Stall No. 4 failed to open on time. As this was the result of a mechanical failure, the Stewards decided to take no action other than declaring Horse No. 3 b f PRIMROSE a “Non - starter” as per Rule 154 of the RCTC Rules of Racing. Some dis tance after the start EVESHAM (Shailesh Shinde) shifted ‘inwards’ and brushed against the rails. PINBALL WIZARD (App Md Javed) shifted to the outer portion of the race track passing the distance post. The Veterinary Officer reported that BEYOND EXPECTATION returned with a cut injury on right hind.

ISLE OF CAPRI (App Ranidan S ingh) was slow to begin. SET SAIL (S S Rathore) which was slow to begin finished off the race detached from the field. Tr. Ms. Arti Doctor was advised not to accept with her charge until it was capable of a better performance.

SHERZADA (Nelson Maseyk) was fractious while being stalled. KNIGHT OF THEREALM (Melvyn Maseyk) a nd KAARTIKEN (Mohit Singh) were slow to begin. App Zarar Alam, the rider of SIGNIFICANT, was severely reprimanded in the presence of Tr. Shafiq Khan for repeatedly changing course between the 800 and 400 metres of the race. The Stipendiary Stewards made note of Tr. Shafiq Khan’s statement that he had instructed the apprentice to make his final run to the winning post wide off the field. KNIGHT OF THEREALM (Melvyn Maseyk) finished off the race detached from the field. At a subsequent examination the Ve terinary Officer reported that the gelding returned lame on left fore. Tr. C Gleich was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

VALEROSA (R Vaibhav) was slow to begin losing approximately three lengths at the start. Tr. Bharath Singh was advised to give his charge adequate gate practice before accepting with it again. Jockey Nel son Maseyk, the rider of STILING VEIL, was fined a sum of Rs. 1,000/ - for excessive use of the whip (1 st offence). He was further cautioned that a similar fashion of use of the whip would entail him to more severe disciplinary action.

MONSIEUR STRAUSS (App Zarar Alam) was led early to the start. WAR GAMES (App Md. Azharuddin) drifted to the outer portion of the race track i n the concluding stages of the race. A Stewards enquiry was held immediately after the running of the race with particular reference to the fall of IMPRESSIVE GLORY (Md Islam) approaching the 400 metres. At the conclusion of the enquiry it was establishe d that the fall was accidental and no blame could be attached to any rider. The ‘all clear’ signal was hoisted. Subsequently the gelding was examined by the Veterinary Officer and found to have sustained a fracture of its right shoulder and was euthanized.

Tr. Jasbir Singh was fined a sum of Rs. 2,000/ - for accepting with his charge ch m ARDENT N GRACEFUL to run in this ra ce whilst under treatment. Subsequently the mare was withdrawn at the declaration stage. As Jockeys B Srinivas Rao and Md. Islam were declared medically unfit to ride, Trs. Jasbir Singh and R V Gowli were permitted to substitute Jockeys Mohit Singh and Vinay Jaiswal to ride their respective charges TASVEER and GOLIATH. IRON LADY (Sk Israil) which was fractious in its stall was slow to begin and thereafter trailed the field. In view of its behaviour Tr. Bharath Singh was informed to keep his charge unde r observation and report ailment, if any, and not to accept with the filly until shown to the satisfaction of the Starter in a barrier trial during the hours of morning track work. Approaching the 800 metres SANTOS (R Vaibhav) accidentally clipped the hee ls of JASSI’S STAR (Melvyn Maseyk) and stumbled. Jockey S Rabbani, the rider of WINDS OF THE OCEAN, reported that his whip got entangled with the reins in the final stages of the race.