Results – Kolkata

TREASURE ISLAND (Md Islam) and LEANDRO (Mohit Singh) which were fractious in their respective stalls were slow to begin. Approaching the 600 metres ANALYST (App Munna Alam) travelling along the rails was checked by its rider and lost ground when squeezed for room by IMPRESSION (App Jorawar Singh) which shifted ‘inwards’. At a subsequent enquiry App Jorawar Singh was shown the CCTV replay of the race and fined a sum of Rs. 3,000/- for shifting ground when not adequately clear of the other runner. App Jorawar Singh, the rider of IMPRESSION, when afforded an opportunity to explain his riding with particular reference to his riding between the 400 and 200 metre marker stated that when he attempted to make a run on the inner rail side his mount hung ‘outwards and positioned itself behind HURRICANE ANDREW (App Ranidan Singh) and DRUMMER’S QUALMS (P Trevor) and thereafter in spite of his best efforts he was unable to extract his mount from that position. The Stipendiary Stewards after viewing the CCTV replay of the race in the presence of the trainer Mr. Bharath Singh informed the apprentice that he was being given the benefit of doubt in this instance and that his future riding would be closely monitored. The Veterinary Officer reported that ARDENT N GRACEFUL returned bleeding from both nostrils and was lame on its right fore. Tr. C Gleich was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

INSPIRAGO (C Alford) and SUPER STRIKER (K G Steyn) were fractious while being stalled. EXAMPLARY (B Nikhil) was slow to begin. WINNING FORTUNE (Kiran Naidu) which was slow to begin trailed the field home

ALICANTE (Kiran Naidu) arrived late to the start thereby delaying the proceedings of the race. Tr. R W Alford was advised to ensure that his charges arrive on time. SARTAJ (B Mahesh) and GLAMOUROUS GLORY (Md Islam) were fractious while being stalled. Jockey Pintu Das, the rider of b c BAZUKA, was severely reprimanded for unnecessarily calling out in the early and middle stages of the race. Further the colt was eased by its jockey passing the distance post and on immediate examination the Veterinary Officer reported that the colt returned bleeding from both nostrils. Later than evening the Veterinary Officer reported that the colt died due to a cardiac arrest brought on by hypo -volemic shock.

MONSIEUR STRAUSS (Md Imran) was fractious in its stall. COPERNICUS (P Kamlesh) and EL CID (Gajender Singh) were slow to begin. Passing the 700 metre marker BIZARRO (P Trevor) making progress on the rails was momentarily checked by its jockey when EL CID (Gajender Singh) shifted ‘inwards’.

AMBROSE (App Zarar Alam) was fractious in its stall. LANCER’S DREAM (P Trevor) was slow to begin. ZEGNA (Shailesh Shinde) reared up as the start was effected thereby losing considerable ground at the start. Tr. Bharath Singh was advised to give his charge adequate gate practice before accepting with it again. Jockey Md. Shabbani, the rider of AASHIQUI, reported that his mount was trotting lame when returning to the unsaddling enclosure after the race. However, on examination the Veterinary Officer reported that no ailment was found

IN THE TWILIGHT (Kiran Naidu) and PEOPLE PRIME (App Jorawar Singh) were slow to begin. Jockey Vikash Tamang, the rider of FLASH, was fined a sum of Rs. 1,000/- for the excessive use of the whip (1st offence). The Veterinary Officer reported that ACE OF FIRE returned with a cut injury on its right hind.