Results – Kolkata

ch m SONG STRESS, an acceptor in the above race was examined by the Veterinary Officer on the morning of Friday, 4th September, 2015 and found to be suffering from a urinary infection. Under the circumstances the mare was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Tr. Jasbir Singh was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. TREASURE ISLAND (App Zarar Alam) which was fractious in its stall veered out as the start was given. Some distance after the start ETERNAL INSTINCT (Md Imran) travelling on the rails shifted ‘outwards’ for no apparent reason causing interference to RAW SILK (S Zervaan) travelling on the far side. At a subsequent enquiry Jockey Md Imran was shown the CCTV replay of the race and fined a sum of Rs. 2,500/- for shifting ground for no apparent reason. Further the jockey was cautioned that should he continue to ride in a similar manner in future, appropriate action would be taken against him. Jockey S Zervaan, the rider of RAW SILK, reported that his mount was inclined to ‘lean outwards’ in the concluding stages of the race.

b f PRAISE HER GAZE, a declared starter in the above race, was examined by the Veterinary Officer at 2.30 P.M. and found to be lame on its right fore. Under the circumstances the filly was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Tr. Manvendra Singh was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. The filly was impounded for clinical examination. SCARTELLA (Shailesh Shinde) and SOLITARY EAGLE (B Nikhil) were fractious while being stalled. COPERNICUS (Shezad Khan) and ANTONIUS MAXIMUS (Russell Xaviers) were slow to begin. ANTONIUS MAXIMUS (Russell Xaviers) trailed the field home. Tr. Vikash Jaiswal was informed that he had been advised earlier not to accept with his charge until it was capable of better performance in spite of which the gelding performed in a similar manner as in its previous outings i.e., trailed the field home. Under the circumstances the entries of the gelding will not accepted until its performance is reviewed by the Stipendiary Stewards in a mock race after 5 th October, 2015.

MEET THE LEGEND (B Nikhil) which was fractious while being stalled, planted and took no practical part in the race. The Starting Stall Certificate has been revoked by the Starter. SU CHALIYO (Shezad Khan) and SMART HUNTER (A M Tograllu) were slow to begin. Soon after the start ANDREUS (M F Ali Khan) and SU CHALIYO (Shezad Khan) made contact with each other when SU CHALIYO jumped awkwardly ‘inwards’.

STEVALENA (P S Chouhan) was fractious while being stalled. MIDNIGHT MAGIC (A M Tograllu) was fractious in its stall. MURLOUGH BAY (A Ashhad Asbar) was slow to begin. Jockey Shailesh Shinde, the rider of AERONA, was fined a sum of Rs. 1,000/- for excessive use of the whip (1st offence).

ATHLETICO (C Alford) and BONGANI (Pintu Das) were fractious while being stalled. Trainer Mr. Bharath Singh when queried into the poor performance of his charge ch c SAM HOUSTON as compared to its previous runs, stated that he was running his charge with Blinker and Tongue Strap “on” for the first time as he was of the opinion that the colt would perform better than its previous runs. He continued by stating that he was disappointed with the poor performance of his charge and could give no plausible explanation. Jockey Md. Islam when questioned stated that his mount was travelling well till entering the straight and when urged to improve further failed to do so and that the colt was inclined to shy ‘outwards’ in the final 300 metres of the race. The Stipendiary Stewards while noting their explanations advised Tr. Bharath Singh to get his charge examined by the Veterinary Officer and report ailment, if any. Further, Tr. Bharath Singhwas informed that the future running of his charge will be closely monitored.