Results – Kolkata

Jockey Md. Sameer when afforded an opportunity to explain the running of his mount MISTER POSITIVE stated that he was instructed by the trainer to be positioned approximately 3-4 lengths ahead of the field. However, he had erred in allowing the gelding to take a lead of more than a distance. On questioning Tr. Vikash Jaiswal corroborated the jockey’s statement. The Stipendiary Stewards noted their explanations.

AASHIQUI (App Ranidan Singh) was fractious in its stall. TASVEER (Mohit Singh), IRON LADY (Dashrath Singh) and GOOD LOOKING (Arman Khan) were slow to begin.

SERGEANT MAJOR (B Mahesh) and EXCLUSIVE COLOURS (Shailesh Shinde) were fractious while being stalled. ANTONIUS MAXIMUS (App B Nikhil) was slow to begin losing approximate ly 4 lengths at the start. Tr. Vikash Jaiswal 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. Jockey P Kamlesh when afforded an opportunity to explain the running of his mount ARCHIE stated that he was instructed to be well positioned in the field. He was disappointed that the gelding did not show any inclination to improve its position and finished the race most disappointingly in spite of his efforts. Tr. S S Habbu when asked to give reason for the poor performance of his charge stated he was extremely disappointed as he expected a better performance from the gelding. He continued by stating that the gelding did not show any signs of distress on return to the unsaddling enclosure and assured the Stipendiary Stewards that would keep his charge under observation and report ailment, if any. The Stipendiary Stewards noted their explanations and the gelding was impounded for clinical examination. The Veterinary Officer reported that CHEMIN DE FER returned with a cut injury on right hind.

dk b f LEGENDE INDIENNE, an acceptor in the above race, was examined by the Veterinary Officer on the morning of 1st December, 2014 and found to be lame on left hind. Under the circumstances the filly was permitted to be withdrawn. Tr. S S Habbu was informed not to accept with his charge until passed fit by the Veterinary Officer. For failing to declare weight in respect of his charges SHIP ROCK, STHENIOS, Tr. S S Habbu was fined a sum of Rs. 500/- each. For failing to declare weight in respect of his charges MIDNIGHT MAGIC and SOVIET DANCER, Tr. Manvendra Singh were fined a sum of Rs. 500/- for each. KANHA (Shrikant Kamble) and MIDNIGHT MAGIC (B Mahesh) were slow to begin. DINO (N S Parmar) which was fractious while being stalled ran detached from the field.

On leaving the parade ring going towards the start b f WONDER LIKE YOU (N S Parmar) was examined by the Veterinary Officer and found to be lame on right fore. Under the circumstances the filly was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter’s orders. Tr. Shafiq Khan was informed not to accept with his charge until passed fit by the Veterinary Officer. DESERT FOX (Sahanawaz) and TORINO (P Trevor) were fractious while being stalled. Jockey C Alford when afforded an opportunity to explain the running of his mount MAGICAL ABILITY stated that he was instructed to settle his mount in mid bunch during the early and middle stages of the race. However, as the filly was racing keenly there was a continuous struggle between them for her to be positioned in mid bunch. His statement was noted by the Stipendiary Stewards. Approaching the 900 metres AMANDUS (D K Ashish) was momentarily carried wide by FERVENT QUEST (Shailesh Shinde) which was travelling on the rails and shifted ‘outwards’ by its jockey to avoid clipping the heels of front runners. Passing the distance post AMANDUS (D K Ashish) drifted ‘outwards’ when placed under pressure. The Veterinary Officer reported that FERVENT QUEST returned with a cut injury on left hind.

DO YOUR BEST was trotted behind the starting gates and certified fit to race by the Veterinary Officer. ch f HURRICANE REPLY, an acceptor in the above race, was examined by the Veterinary Officer on the morning of 1st December, 2014 and found to be lame on left fore. Under the circumstances the filly was permitted to be withdrawn. Tr. S S Habbu was informed not to accept with his charge until passed fit by the Veterinary Officer. LEANDRO (Nelson Maseyk) was fractious in its stall. MIRACULIX (P Trevor) which was fractious in its stall was slow to begin. SILVER SILVER (Surjeet Singh) and RISTRETTO (Mohit Singh) were slow to begin.