Results – Kolkata

Prior to the running of the race Tr. H S Bath informed the Stipendiary Stewards that there would be a change in the running pattern of ch g CHHUNDU (Sameer Khan) in that unlike its previous runs the gelding will now be ridden in check by its rider. His change of instructions was noted. b f CARNIVAL SPIRIT (Jugnu Gurung) was examined by the Veterinary Officer prior to the start of the race and found to have sustained a cut injury on left hind quarter. Under the circumstances the filly was withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under Starter’s orders. Tr. S S Habbu was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. ALICANTE (Md Imran) was fractious while being stalled. NO REMORSE (Sk Israil) which was slow to begin finished off the race detached from the field. Tr. R W Alford was informed not to accept with his charge until it was capable of a better performance. Jockey Surjeet Singh, the rider of OAK WOODS, was reprimanded for the indifferent handling of his mount in the early stages of the race and was advised to ensure that he rides his mounts in such manner that leaves no room for query. MY BOY LOLLIPOP (App Md Javed) drifted ‘outwards’ passing the distance post.

FLYING BOY (Vinay Jaiswal) which was fractious while being stalled was slow to begin.

SWEET SUSPENSE (App Hindu Singh) was fractious in its stall. ARGALIA (Shailesh Shinde) having its maiden outing reared up as the start was effected thereby 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. Tr. E Bhungard and App Md. Azharuddin were reprimanded for the indifferent handling of b g TREASURE ISLAND in the final 400 metres of the race. Both the Trainer and Jockey were advised to ensure their horses are run/ridden in such manner that leaves no room for query. Jockey Sahanawaz, the rider of CHENNAI EXPRESS, reported loss of his whip approaching the distance post.

b h COMBINED OPERATION, accepted to run in the above race, was examined by the Veterinary Officer on the evening of 25th August, 2014 and found to have developed swelling on the neck and high temperature. Under the circumstances the horse was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Tr. Vikash Jaiswal was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. HIGHLY EXPLOSIVE (App Md. Javed) was fractious while being stalled. STILING VEIL (Gajender Singh) and MASSACHUSETTES (Shailesh Shinde) were slow to begin.

CHALA JA BACHHA (Sameer Khan) which was fractious while being stalled jumped awkwardly ‘outwards’ from the gates.

SUNSHINE DANCER (Md Javed) and BOLD DESIRE (Mohit Singh) were slow to begin. SUNSHINE DANCER (Md Javed) was steadied by its rider when squeezed for room approaching the 900 metres.