Results – Kolkata

HIGHLY EXPLOSIVE (Vinay Jaiswal) was fractious while being stalled. SNOW MOUNTAIN (Pintu Das) was slow to begin. Approaching the distance post TORERO (A Sandesh) making progress through the middle of the field was checked by its rider and lost ground when SNOW MOUNTAIN (Pintu Das) shifted ‘inwards’ when placed under pressure with the whip. At a subsequent enquiry Jockey Pintu Das was shown the CCTV replay of the race and fined a sum of Rs. 2,500/- for failing to exercise proper control over his mount. He was further advised to report to Jockey Coach Mr. P Alford for guidance.

NOBLE SENORITA (App Md Azharuddin) was fractious while being stalled. SKYWAY (App B Nikhil) was fractious in its stall. Approaching the 900 metres b f ARDELIA (App Munna Alam) made contact with ESSENZA (Sandeep Rajput) and soon after brushed the quarters of ABUBBLE (M Krishna). Thereafter despite the best efforts of the apprentice the filly hung ‘out’ and raced on the outer portion of the race track approaching the 400 metres. As the filly had behaved in a similar manner in her two previous outings, Tr. Vijay Singh was informed not to accept with his charge until shown to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a mock race. b g NOBLE DEFENDER (App Md Javed) was inclined to hang ‘out’ approaching the 400 metres in spite of the jockey’s best efforts to keep it on a straight course. The gelding eventually finished the race on the outer portion of the race track detached from the field. As the gelding had behaved in a similar manner in its earlier outings Tr. Vikash Jaiswal was informed not to accept with his charge until shown to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in two mock races. The Veterinary Officer reported that NOBLE DEFENDER sustained a cut injury on its left hind.

DO YOUR BEST (Pawan Sharma) was fractious in its stall. KAARTIKEN (Mohit Singh) was slow to begin losing approximately two lengths at the start. Jockey Shailesh Shinde, the rider of GORGEOUS GIRL, was fined a sum of Rs. 3,000/- for the excessive use of the whip on his mount (2nd offence). The Veterinary Officer reported that IN THE SUNLIGHT returned with a cut injury on right hind.

b g CHALA JA BACHHA (Sameer Khan) which was extremely fractious while being stalled fly jumped out from the gates. In view of its behaviour Tr. Shafiq Khan 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.

For accepting with his charge b c BAZUKA to run in the above race while under medication, Tr. Jasbir Singh was fined a sum of Rs. 2,000/-. Subsequently, the colt was permitted to be withdrawn. KRISHNA (App Jorawar Singh) which arrived late to the start was resaddled before being stalled thereby delaying the proceedings of the race. Tr Javed Khan was advised to ensure that his charges arrive in time in future. TREASURE ISLAND (App Md. Azharuddin) was fractious while being stalled. GLAMOUROUS GLORY (Md Islam) was extremely fractious while being stalled. In view of its behaviour Tr. Javed Khan 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. TORINO (A Sandesh) and ADANNA (Shailesh Shinde) were fractious in their respective stalls. INSIDER (Md Imran) which was slow to begin finished the race detached from the field. Tr. R W Alford was advised to give his charge adequate gate practice and ensure that the gelding was capable of a better performance before accepting with it in a race.

For accepting with his charge dk b f BABY COME BACK to run in the above race while under medication, Tr. Sarfaraz Khan was fined a sum of Rs. 2,000/-. Subsequently, the filly was permitted to be withdrawn. b g DON MAGNIFICO was examined by the Veterinary Officer before the start of the race and found to be lame on right fore. Under the circumstances the gelding was withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under Starter’s orders. Tr. E Bhungard was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. SREEYANTRA (Md Islam) was fractious in its stall. BOLD DESIRE (Mohit Singh), PEOPLE PRIME (B Mahesh) and ALICANTE (App Md Javed) were slow to begin. SECRET BLAST (Gajender Singh) when racing fiercely between the 900 and 800 metres was repeatedly checked by its rider to avoid running into the heels of front runners. In the concluding stages of the race PEOPLE PRIME (B Mahesh) shifted ‘outwards’ when placed under pressure. LAW LORD (Surjeet singh) finished the race detached from the field.