Results – Kolkata

COMBINED OPERATION (Md Imran) and LOMBARDO (C Alford) were fractious in their respective stalls. Jockey Mohit Singh, the rider of SHIVALIK SHAKTI, reported loss of whip while passing the 150 metre marker. Immediately after the running of the race an enquiry was held with particular reference to the fall of MOONLIT SKY (B. Nikhil) and CARNIVAL POINT (P.S. Chouhan) approaching the 600 metre marker. Jockey B Nikhil on being interviewed stated that the fall of his mount was accidental and no blame could be attached to any rider. CARNIVAL POINT which at the time of the fall of MOONLIT SKY was positioned directly behind ran into the fallen horse and fell. The Stipendiary Stewards being satisfied that both falls were accidental, ordered the White Cone to be hoisted. The Sr. Veterinary Officer on examination reported that b m MOONLIT SKY sustained a pelvic bone fracture and was put down on humanitarian ground. b m CARNIVAL POINT returned to the unsaddling enclosure riderless. Jockey B Nikhil sustained minor injuries and was declared unfit to fulfill his engagements for the day. However, Jockey P S Chouhan was sent to the Hospital for further medical management.

ACE AMANDUS (Kiran Naidu) arrived late to the start thereby delaying the proceedings of the race. Tr. Patrick Quinn was advised to ensure that his charge arrives on time in future. UPTOWN GIRL (Arman Khan) which was fractious in its stall was slow to begin. CLAYMORE (P. Kamlesh) and SUPREME RULER (Md. Islam) were slow to begin. Jockey Sk Israil, the rider of FITE OF HONOUR, reported that his mount was hanging ‘out’ from the 600 meter onwards. Jockey M.F. Ali Khan, the rider of CAYMAN ISLANDS, reported that his mount was running green in the concluding stages of the race. CAYMAN ISLANDS (M F Ali Khan) and COOLHUNTER (C. Alford) ran an erratic course passing the distance post.

FIRE FALCON (Md. Imran) and PEOPLE PRIME (App Jorawar Singh) were fractious in their respective stalls. AASHIQUI (Afzal Khan) which was very fractious in its stall was taken out, examined by the Veterinary Officer and declared fit to race. PEOPLE PRIME (Jorawar Singh) which was slow to begin returned with a cut injury on its right hind. Jockey Md. Imran, the rider of FIRE FALCON, was fined Rs. 2,500/- for not being alert at the start. App Jorawar Singh, the rider of b f PEOPLE PRIME, when afforded an opportunity to explain his indifferent riding passing the distance post stated that his rein was entangled with the mane of the filly, hence he was unable to ride his mount to complete advantage. The Stipendiary Stewards after reviewing the CCTV replay of the race decided to note his explanation. The Veterinary Officer reported that BONGANI returned lame on its right fore. Tr. Jasbir Singh was advised not to accept with his charge untilt certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

LUCK LUCK LUCKY (Vikash Tamang) was fractious while being stalled. SIGNIFICANT (Sk Israil) and IRON LADY (Vinay Jaiswal) were slow to begin. XIPEN (Jorawar Singh) drifted to the outer portion of the race track when placed under pressure in the concluding stages of the race.

Tr. Vijay Singh when afforded an opportunity to explain the poor performance of his charge b c ACRIDER as compared to its previous run held on 7th February, 2015 over an identical distance, stated that while he was disappointed with the performance of the colt, in retrospect, he was of the opinion that his charge which had commenced its racing career on 25th November, 2014 and since then had run in five races against the best horses at the centre over distances ranging from 1600 m to 2800 m may have had a negative effect on its performance in this race. Other than that he was unable to give any plausible explanation. The Stipendiary Stewards noted his explanation.

Tr. Mr. S S Habbu was permitted to withdrawn dk b g MEET THE LEGEND from the race as no suitable replacement jockey was available in place of Jockey B Nikhil who was declared medically unfit to ride. AGATTA (Afzal Khan) was fractious in its stall. Jockey Mohit Singh, the rider of SERGEANT MAJOR, was reprimanded for unnecessarily shouting out to other riders between the 1000 mtrs and 800 mtrs of the race. Further, he reported that his mount changed its legs on a number of occasion during the running of the race. Trainer Javed Khan was advised to get his charge examined by the Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. Subsequent to the race day the Veterinary Officer reported that on examination of b g SERGEANT MAJOR no ailment was noticed. EVESHAM (Shailesh Shinde) drifted “outwards” in the final stages of the race. The Veterinary Officer reported that ANDREUS returned with a cut injury on its gum.

App Zarar Alam (SILVER SILVER) was fined a sum of Rs. 5000/- for restraining his mount soon after the start for no apparent reason. Further, he was informed that his riding in his future engagements would be closely monitored.

Jockey P Kamlesh when afforded an opportunity to explain the running of his mount WAR GAMES stated that his mount was not striding out fluently during the race and on returning to the unsaddling enclosure he reported the same immediately to the trainer. The Stipendiary Stewards noted his explanation. Trainer Javed Khan was advised to get his charge examined by the Vet Officer and report ailment, if any. Subsequent to the race day the Veterinary Officer reported that on examination of b g WAR GAMES no ailment was noticed.