Results – Kolkata

BENGAL PRINCES (A M Tograllu) arrived late to the start thereby delaying the proceedings of the race. Tr. Manvendra Singh was advised to ensure that his charge arrives on time. INSPIRAGO (P S Chouhan) and RANI THEA (B Nikhil) were fractious while being stalled. NOVERRO (S Zervaan) was slow to begin when fly jumping out from the gates. FIRST WISH (App Zarar Alam) was slow to begin. RANI THEA (B Nikhil) ran detached from the field. Tr. C Gleich was advised not to accept with his charge until it was capable of a better performance. Jockey S Zervaan when afforded an opportunity to explain the running of his mount NOVERRO stated that he was instructed to position his mount at the head of the field, however, should he be challenged for the early lead he was then instructed to ride his mount in restrain. He further stated that he was unable to follow the trainer’s instructions as he had lost some ground at the start when his mount fly jumped out of the gates. On questioning Tr. Bharath Singh corroborated the jockey’s statements regarding his instructions. The Stipendiary Stewards after viewing the CCTV replay of the race were satisfied with the jockey and the trainer’s statements and took note of the same.

AMANDUS (P S Chouhan) was slow to begin.

On the morning of Friday, 13th February, 2015, dk b g SIGNOR SASSI, an acceptor in the above race, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and found to be lame on right hind. Under the circumstances the gelding was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Tr. Manvendra Singh was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. b g HURRICANE STAR (S Zervaan) was slow to begin losing approximately six lengths at the start. Tr. Bharath Singh was advised not to accept with the gelding until shown to the satisfaction of the Starter in a barrier trial during the hours of morning track work. The Veterinary Officer reported that ANASSA returned bleeding from both nostrils. Tr. Patrick Quinn was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

FREE ENERGY (Shailesh Shinde) and AGATTA (P S Chouhan) were fractious while being stalled. Approaching the 300 metres FREE ENERGY (Shailesh Shinde) attempting to make a run between SERGEANT MAJOR (N S Parmar) and CAPTAIN COURAGEOUS (Md Islam) was denied a clear run when SERGEANT MAJOR shifted momentarily ‘outwards’.

THE DARK LORD (B Nikhil) which arrived late to the start thereby delaying the proceedings of the race was slow to begin. Tr. Manvendra Singh was advised to ensure that his charge arrives on time to the start. SUPREME RULER (Sandeep Rajput) was slow to begin. ZURVAN (Vikash Tamang) which was fractious in its stall jumped awkwardly ‘outwards’ from the gates. Tr. C Gleich was advised 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 800 metres the right stirrup iron of LORD OF LIGHT (Md Islam) broke and the jockey was unable to ride his mount to complete advantage thereafter. Jockey Yash Narredu, the rider of STEVALENA, reported that his mount was inclined to hang ‘out’ throughout the race. Tr. Bharath Singh was advised to take appropriate remedial measures before accepting with the filly again. THE DARK LORD (B Nikhil) ran detached from the field. An enquiry was held immediately after the running of the race with particular reference to the fall of b c SECRET SOCIETY (B Mahesh) passing the distance post. After due enquiry it was established that the fall was accidental and no blame could be attached to any rider. The ‘All Clear’ signal was ordered to be hoisted. On veterinary examination the colt was found to have sustained a fracture on right fore cannon and was euthanized. Jockey B Mahesh was given immediate medical attention and was shifted to the hospital for further medical management. The race track was examined by the Clerk of the Course who certified the track fit for racing. ZUMA (N S Parmar) and STEVALENA (Yash Narredu) travelling on the rails were checked by their respective riders to avoid running into the fallen horse SECRET SOCIETY (B Mahesh) passing the distance post. The Veterinary Officer reported that ZUMA returned with a cut injury on its left hind.

SPEEDY GONSALVES (P Kamlesh), FITE OF HONOUR (B Nikhil) and SANJIT (A M Tograllu) were fractious while being stalled. LONG TERMS (Shailesh Shinde) was slow to begin. TEJESWAVI (Sk Israil) jumped awkwardly ‘outwards’ from the gates when throwing its head up. MURLOUGH BAY (App Zarar Alam) jumped awkwardly ‘outwards’ from the gates.

BURST OF STARDUST (App Zarar Alam) was fractious while being stalled. ELUSIVE LEGEND (Abhishek Habbu) jumped out awkwardly from the gates. COLOURFUL DREAMS (Sk Israil) which was slow to begin trailed the field home and the jockey reported that on passing the distance post he lost his whip. App Zarar Alam, the rider of BURST OF STARDUST, was fined a sum of Rs. 1,000/- for excessive use of the whip (1st offence).