Results – Kolkata

NGORONGORO (Md Islam) was slow to begin. PURSUING VICTORY (Sk Zaffar Riaz) kept an erratic course in the early stages of the race and finished off the race detached from the field.

MIZUNO (Imran Chisty) which arrived late to the start thereby delaying the proceedings of the start was fractious while being stalled. Tr. Bharath Singh was advised to ensure that his charges arrive on time in future. SHIVALIK SHAKTI (Mohit Singh) and DIVINE RHAPSODY (App Hindu Singh) were slow to begin. DUKE OF EARL (App Zarar Alam) under pressure with whip brushed against the inner rails during the concluding stages of the race.

HIGHLAND KINGS (A Ashhad Asbar) was fractious and refused to be stalled. Under the circumstances the gelding was withdrawn before coming under Starter’s orders. The Starting Stall Certificate has been revoked by the Starter. DIVINE DIMENSION (Md Imran) was fractious while being stalled. ROMANCER (Vinay Jaiswal) and SUPREME RULER (B Harish) were slow to begin. Tr. Bharath Singh when afforded an opportunity to explain the improved performance of his charge JAMAICAN as compared to its previous run in Race No. 48 on 1st December, 2015 stated that :- a) In Race No 48 the gelding when making progress was denied a clear run in the final stages of the race and that the incident has been recorded in the Stipendiary Stewards report of the race. b) The form of the gelding when compared to the common horse in this race and Race No. 48 i.e., SUPREME RULER was acceptable and not of great disparity. c) Declaration of an “in form” rider in today’s race was a great plus point to the performance of the gelding. d) The stable was pleasantly surprised with the victory as the gelding was not fancied by the stable. The Stipendiary Stewards while deciding to give Tr. Bharath Singh the benefit of doubt in this instance, advised him to ensure that his charges run with a degree of consistency in future.

MYSTIC ROMANCE (Imran Chisty) arrived late to the start thereby delaying the proceedings of the race. Tr. Bharath Singh was advised to ensure that his charge arrives on time in future. HAWKER (A Ashhad Asbar) which was fractious while being stalled was slow to begin. SMOKING BELL (B Nikhil) planted and took no practical part in the race. The Starting Stall Certificate has been revoked by the Starter. GRAND DESIGN (Surjeet Singh) jumped awkwardly from the gates thereby losing approximately four lengths at the start. In view of its behaviour Tr. Farley Rodrigues was informed 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. Jockey Imran Chisty, the rider of MYSTIC ROMANCE, reported that his mount was not striding fluently when placed under pressure during the final 400 metres of the race. The filly was impounded for veterinary examination and on examination no ailment was noticed. Tr. Bharath Singh was advised to keep his charge under observation and report ailment, if any.

SELF DIRECTED (Shailesh Shinde) and MAGICAL ABILITY (App Md. Azharuddin) were fractious while being stalled. ATHLETICO (Md Islam) was slow to begin. Approaching the 600 metres MAGICAL ABILITY (App Md Azharuddin) when in the lead and travelling along the rail side gradually shifted ‘outwards’ to the middle of the course for no apparent reason. At a subsequent enquiry Tr. D M David and App Md. Azharuddin were interviewed and the Stipendiary Stewards directed that the permission to the apprentice to ride in races is denied till such time the Jockey Coach Mr. P Alford certifies him more competent to handle his mounts in races.

HEAD HUNTER (Sk Israil) and BELGIAN BLUE (B Harish) were fractious in their respective stalls. ROMAN FLAME (C Alford) was squeezed for room and lost some ground immediately on jumping out from the gates due to the crowding of the field. The Veterinary Officer reported that BELGIAN BLUE returned bleeding from both nostrils. Tr. Farley Rodrigues was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.