Results – Kolkata

Soon after the start GORGEOUS (Vinay Jaiswal, drawn 5) was squeezed for room when SONGSTRESS (App Rajinder Singh, drawn 6) jumped awkwardly ‘inwards’.

The Tongue Strap on ESSENZA was refitted in the paddock. The Australian Nose Band/Bit Lifter on ch g ADELINO (Shailesh Shinde) was removed at the starting gate as it had snapped. Subsequent examination revealed that the equipment was otherwise well maintained; as such no action was taken beyond noting the incident. RISE ABOVE (Surjeet Singh) was fractious while being stalled. PICKWICK (Md Shabbani) was fractious in its stall. Jockey P Kamlesh, the rider of ESSENZA, when afforded an opportunity to explain the performance of his mount stated that the gelding failed to improve its position when asked for an effort in the final 400 metres and finished off the race most disappointingly. His comments were noted. PICKWICK (Md Shabbani) finished off the race detached from the field. Tr. Sarfaraz Khan was advised to get his charge examined by the Veterinary Officer and report ailment, if any, and not to accept with his charge until it is capable of a better performance.

FLYING BOY (Vinay Jaiswal) and IRON LADY (Imran Chisty) were fractious while being stalled.Approaching the 600 metres ICE FANTASY (Shailesh Shinde) travelling along the rails was momentarily checked by its rider and lost some ground when KWAN YIN (Sandeep Rajput) shifted ‘inwards’. Tr. Vijay Singh when afforded an opportunity to explain the performance of his charge b f SCARTELLA (C Alford), stated that this was the first outing of the filly in this season he had instructed the jockey to place his charge in a handy 3rd/4th position in the early stages of the race and to do his best on entering the straight. He further stated that he was satisfied with the performance of his charge, however, in his opinion the jockey made a minor error in that when approaching the distance post he attempted to make progress along the inner rails which resulted in the filly being momentarily denied a clear run. On questioning the jockey corroborated the trainer’s view of the race. The Stipendiary Stewards took note of their explanations. The Veterinary Officer reported that SCARTELLA and GOLIATH returned with bleeding cut injuries on their left and right hinds respectively.

Some distance after the start SIGNOR SASSI (B Mahesh) and HURRICANE STAR (Imran Chisty) repeatedly made contact with each other.

CRACKLE (Md Islam) was fractious while being stalled. DIVINE DIMENSION (C Alford) which was fractious while being stalled and was tardily out from the gates. Approaching the 900 metres DIVINE DIMENSION (C Alford) was checked by its jockey and lost some ground when running into the heels of CRACKLE (Md Islam) which shifted ‘outwards’. At a subsequent enquiry Jockey Md. Islam was shown the CCTV replay of the race and reprimanded for shifting ground for no apparent reason. Jockey Mohit Singh, the rider of AITHOPS, was fined a sum of Rs. 1,000/- for excessive use of the whip (1st offence).

SOKUDO (Shailesh Shinde), RUNNING THUNDER (Imran Chisty) and Bongani (M Krishna) were fractious while being stalled. A Stewards enquiry was held immediately after the running of the race with particular reference to the fall of Jockey Imran Chisty, the rider of b c RUNNING THUNDER (drawn 2) soon after the start. At the conclusion of the enquiry it was established that the colt stood flat footed when the start was effected and on coming out of the gates shifted ‘outwards’ and then immediately ducked ‘inwards’ causing its rider to loose his balance and fall. As the incident was accidental, no further action was taken. The ‘all clear’ signal was hoisted. The Starting Stall Certificate of RUNNING THUNDER has been revoked by the Starter. Jockey Imran Chisty was hospitalized and was diagnosed with a fracture of his ankle.