Results – Kolkata

FERVENT QUEST (M F Ali Khan) was slow to begin. App Jorawar Singh, the rider of DARK ANGEL, when afforded an opportunity to explain the running of his mount, stated that his mount jumped awkwardly from the gates and as a result his leg was momentarily displaced from the left stirrup iron which he regained immediately. Thereafter, the filly made some progress due to his continuous urgings, however, it failed to continue with the progress for the remaining part of the race despite his best efforts. On questioning Tr. Javed Khan stated that he was disappointed with the performance of his charge, however, while corroborating the jockey’s statement was of the opinion that the filly would perform better when held up during the early stages and not repeatedly asked for an effort.

YEREVAN (Mohit Singh), SUNSET SAIL (P Kamlesh) and ADANNA (Shailesh Shinde) were fractious while being stalled. AUBERON (Md Islam) was fractious in its stall. An enquiry was held immediately after the running of the race with particular reference to the fall of Jockey Mohit Singh from his mount YEREVAN soon after the start. At the conclusion of the enquiry it was established that b f YEREVAN (Mohit Singh) fly jumped out of the gates unbalancing its rider who subsequently fell and that no blame could be attached to any other rider. Thereafter the “All Clear” signal was hoisted.

DESERT FOX (App Md Azharuddin) was examined by the Veterinary Officer behind the barrier and was found to have sustained a cut injury on its left hind. Under the circumstances the colt was withdrawn before coming under Starter’s orders. Tr. E Bhungard was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. AMANDAS QUEEN (P S Chouhan) and CITY HEIGHTS (A Ashhad Asbar) were fractious while being stalled. ZEGNA (Md Islam) was fractious in its stall. FLOURISHING MOVE (Shailesh Shinde) which was fractious while being stalled reared up as the start was effected thereby losing approximately three lengths. Trainer Ms. Arti Doctor was advised to give her charge adequate gate practice. EL CID (Sandeep Rajput) was slow to begin.

PICK POCKET (A Ashhad Asbar) arrived late for the parade of starters and to the start thereby delaying the proceedings of the race. Tr. Rutherford Alford was advised to ensure that his charges arrive on time in future. SERGEANT MAJOR (Vinay Jaiswal) was fractious while being stalled. AMORINO (App Munna Alam) was fractious in its stall. HOME ALONE (Sandeep Rajput) was slow to begin. EVESHAM (Shailesh Shinde) drifted to the outer portion of the race track passing the distance post. Jockey Sandeep Rajput, the rider of HOME ALONE, when afforded an opportunity to explain the running of his mount, stated that his mount was not travelling freely in the initial and middle stages of the race, as such, he did not place the gelding under too much pressure and he reported the matter to the trainer immediately after the race. The Veterinary Officer reported that on examination of the gelding no ailment was noticed. The Stipendiary Stewards informed Tr. Vikash Jaiswal to keep his under observation and report ailment, if any. The Veterinary Officer reported that MEEKATHARA returned lame on its left fore. Tr. Shafiq Khan was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

MAHARAANA (A Ashhad Asbar) was fractious while being stalled. SUPERIOR STRIKE (P Kamlesh) was fractious in its stall. SPYGLASS HILL (Shezad Khan) was slow to begin losing approximately three lengths at the start. At a subsequent enquiry it was established that the Blind Fold placed on the filly in the starting stall was not removed on time when the start was effected. Jockey Mohit Singh, the rider of COOL CONQUEROR, reported loss of his whip approaching the 300 metres. In the final stages of the race IMARA (M F Ali Khan) attempting a run between ZACARA (Md Islam) travelling along the rails and MAHARAANA (A Ashhad Asbar) was checked by its rider and shifted ‘outwards’ when ZACARA under pressure momentarily drifted ‘out’. The Veterinary Officer reported that SUPERIOR STRIKE (P Kamlesh) returned without its left hind shoe

ASIAN ROCKET (App Jorawar Singh) was fractious while being stalled. GLAMOUROUS GLORY (M F Ali Khan) was fractious in its stall. LAYLA (Sandeep Rajput) which was fractious while being stalled was slow to begin. FASHION ICON (Arman Khan) fly jumped out from the gates. LAYLA (Sandeep Rajput) was eased up by its rider in the concluding stages of the race. On veterinary examination the filly was found to have pulled up lame on its left hind. Tr. Vikash Jaiswal was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.