Results – Kolkata

SIMPLE SIMON (Dashrath Singh) was slow to begin. Approaching the distance post SIMPLE SIMON (Dashrath Singh) and LEGENDS ORDER (P Trevor) making progress on the outside were inconvenienced when b f ADANNA (Sameer Khan) drifted ‘outwards’. At a subsequent enquiry Jockey Sameer Khan and Mr. Vijay Singh, the trainer of the filly, were interviewed and Tr. Vijay Singh was reminded that during the current and in the seasons past it has been recorded in a number of races that horses under his charge had repeatedly drifted ‘outwards’ at various stages of a race in spite of the best efforts of their riders. Under the circumstances the Stipendiary Stewards strongly advise him to take appropriate corrective measures in the management of his stable especially in the realm of dentistry. Further, should his charges show no visible signs of improvement in their running habits appropriate action would be taken by the Stipendiary Stewards.

CARNIVAL POINT (Shailesh Shinde) was fractious while being stalled. VALEROSA (Md Islam) stood flat footed as the start was affected thereby losing considerable ground at the start. Tr. Bharath 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.

Approaching the 900 metres marker ADEMARO (App Munna Alam) brushed against the false rails. Approaching the 600 metres ALCANDER (Shailesh Shinde) veered outwards in spite of the best efforts by the jockey and on returning to the unsaddling enclosure the colt was found to have bled from both nostrils. Tr. Vijay Singh was informed not to accept with his charge until passed fit by the Veterinary Officer. Jockey Shrikant Kamble, the rider of SHAKTIROOP, was suspended from riding in races on 1st & 9th November, 2014 for the excessive use of the whip (3rd offence).

CHENNAI EXPRESS (Sameer Khan) and MIRACULIX (P Trevor) were slow to begin. Passing the distance post ALARBUS (App Munna Alam) shifted ‘outwards’ momentarily inconveniencing KAARTIKEN (Mohit Singh) making progress on the outside. At a subsequent enquiry App Munna Alam was reprimanded for failing to maintain a straight course in the final stages of the race. The Veterinary Officer reported that LEXI returned with a cut injury on right hind and CHENNAI EXPRESS returned lame on right fore. Tr. Shafiq Khan was informed not to accept with his charge CHENNAI EXPRESS until passed fit by the Veterinary Officer.

Jockey Mohit Singh, the rider of COVENT GARDEN, was severely reprimanded for repeatedly tightening the horses on his inside, chief sufferer being ADIELLA (Shailesh Shinde) which shifted on to KWAN YIN (P Trevor) approaching the 900 metres.

GLAMOUROUS GLORY (Md Islam) was fractious in its stall. HAZELNUT (J Gurang) was slow to begin. LUMINOUS (Dashrath Singh, drawn 11) was squeezed for room soon after the start when LAND OF GLORY (App Md Azharuddin, drawn 10) and MALIBU (App Rajinder Singh, drawn 12) shifted ‘outwards’ and ‘inwards’ respectively. Jockey Sameer Khan, the rider of PINBALL WIZARD, was fined a sum of Rs. 3,000/- for the excessive use of the whip (2nd offence).