Results – Kolkata

RAZMADEN (Sk Zaffar Riaz) was examined by the Veterinary Officer behind the starting gates and declared fit to race. However, the gelding trailed the field during the early and middle stages of the race and on entering the straight it made much progress. The gelding was further examined by the Veterinary Officer on its return to the unsaddling enclosure and found to be lame on right fore. Tr. Jasbir Singh was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. The Veterinary Officer reported that TASVEER returned lame on left fore. Tr. Jasbir Singh was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

Jockey Shrikant Kamble when afforded an opportunity to explain the running of his mount WINDS OF THE OCEAN, stated that he was instructed to place his mount in 3rd/4th position on jumping out from the gates and thereafter to do his best. However, on entering the straight the horse failed to improve despite his best efforts. The Stipendiary Stewards made note of his explanation. Jockey Dashrath Singh when afforded an opportunity to explain the running of his mount SAGE VALLEY stated that he was instructed to go to the front but the filly failed to respond adequately when challenged. The Stipendiary Stewards made note of his instructions and explanation.

KEEP CALM (App Md Azharuddin) was fractious while being stalled.SPYGLASS HILL (Dashrath Singh) which was fractious in its stall was slow to begin. IMARA (S Zervaan) was slow to begin. KEEP CALM (App Md Azharuddin) drifted to the outer portion of the race track during the final 300 metres of the race. Tr. E Bhungard was advised to take appropriate remedial measures. Jockey P Kamlesh, the rider of CRIXUS, reported that some distance after the start his mount which was travelling on the rails shied and drifted ‘outwards’ violently thereby causing interference to EARNEST RULER (Sahanawaz) galloping on the far side. Tr. Ms. Arti Doctor was advised to get her charge adequately schooled before accepting with it again.

For failing to declare weights in respect of their charges MACEDONIAN and RISING POWER, trainers Mr. Manvendra Singh and Mr. Javed Khan were fined a sum of Rs. 500/- each. ADABELLA (Shailesh Shinde) and DYNAMO (S Zervaan) were slow to begin. ANCIENT WONDER (Jugnu Gurung) was slow to begin losing approximately four lengths at the start. Tr. Patrick Quinn 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 failing to produce the registered colours at the scale in respect of his charge AMORINO (C Alford), Tr. Vijay Singh was fined a sum of Rs. 325/-. Subsequently the emergency colour ‘ALL BLACK’ was permitted to be used. ASTATKI (Shailesh Shinde) was fractious while being stalled. AITHOPS (Mohit Singh) which was fractious in its stall was inclined to duck out from under the gates. IN THE TWILIGHT (Md Imran) was fractious in its stall. Some distance after the start ASTATKI (Shailesh Shinde) and DADDY COOL (Shrikant Kamble) made contact with each other. Approaching the distance post AASHIQUI (App Ranidan Singh) making progress on the rails was denied a clear run due to the crowding of the field. COLOURFUL DREAMS (Sk Israil) drifted to the outer portion of the race track approaching the distance post and finished the race detached from the field. Tr. R W Alford was advised to take appropriate corrective measures. The Veterinary Officer reported that GORGEOUS returned lame on right fore. Tr. Vikash Jaiswal was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

For accepting with his charge ch m SKYWAY to run in the above race while under medication, Tr. Shafiq Khan was fined a sum of Rs. 2,000/-. Subsequently, the mare was permitted to be withdrawn.On the morning of Monday, 8th December, 2014, gr c KAARTIKEN, an acceptor in the above race, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and found to be lame on left fore. Under the circumstances the colt was withdrawn. Tr. Jasbir Singh was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. MODUS VIVENDI (Gajender Singh) and LANCER’S DREAM (P Trevor) were slow to begin. At the request of Jockey N S Parmar b g SHERZADA was examined by the Veterinary Officer behind the starting gates and certified fit to race. However, on its return to the unsaddling enclosure the gelding was further examined by the Veterinary Officer and found to be lame on left fore. Tr. Shafiq Khan was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. The Veterinary Officer reported that LOVELY MAGIC returned lame on left fore. Tr. Patrick Quinn was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.