Results – Kolkata

For failing to produce the registered colours at the scale in respect of their charges COUNTRY’S BREEZE and SPARKISHLY, Trs. Sabeel Shariff and Vikash Jaiswal were fined a sum of Rs. 325/- each. Subsequently the emergency colour ‘ALL BLACK’ was permitted to be used. JACQUALINE POSTILL (Mohit Singh) was slow to begin. CRACKLE (Sk Zaffar Riaz) was very fractious while being stalled. Tr. D Karki was advised 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. Approaching the 400 metres CAYMAN ISLANDS (S John) making progress along the rails was checked by its rider when SPARKISHLY (Vinay Jaiswal) shifted ‘inwards’. At a subsequent enquiry Jockey Vinay Jaiswal was shown the CCTV reply of the race and reminded that he had been cautioned for similar offences during the year and, therefore, was fined a sum of Rs. 2,500/- for shifting course when not adequately clear of the other runner. Further he was informed that should he continue to ride in a similar manner, he would be reported to the Stewards for appropriate action. QUEEN OF TRACK (Gajender Singh) finished the course detached from the field. Tr. Shafiq Khan was advised to get his charge examined by the Veterinary Officer and report ailment, if any. On a subsequent examination the Veterinary Officer reported that no ailment was noticed. Tr. Shafiq Khan was advised not to accept with his charge until it was capable of a better performance.

ARDENT N GRACEFUL (Rajinder Singh), ROMANCER (Vinay Jaiswal) and I ME N MYSELF (App Nikhil Naidu) were slow to begin. In the concluding stages of the race ROMANCER (Vinay Jaiswal) drifted ‘outwards’ under pressure and on a post race veterinary examination it was reported that no ailment was noticed. Tr. Vikash Jaiswal was advised to take appropriate corrective measures. The Veterinary Officer reported that ACE AMANDUS returned lame on left fore. Tr. Manvendra Singh was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. ch m ARDENT N GRACEFUL was impounded for veterinary examination and on examination the Veterinary Officer reported that no ailment was noticed. However, subsequent to the race day upon radiography examination the mare was noticed to have severe calcification on the right fore and moderate calcification on the left fore. Under the circumstances the mare is not permitted to race until a further review of the development of calcification by the Veterinary Officer. I ME N MYSELF was impounded for veterinary examination and on examination no ailment was reported.

COCOANUT (Afzal Khan) and ZANDRA (Mohit Singh) were fractious while being stalled. CHANGE THE GAME (Md Imran) which was very fractious while being stalled jumped awkwardly ‘outwards’ from the gates. In view of its behaviour Tr. Vikash Jaiswal 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. DIXIE DIAMOND (Shezad Khan) which was very fractious in its stall was examined by the Veterinary Officer who declared the gelding fit to race and, therefore, was-restalled. In view of its behaviour Tr. H S Bath 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. YOSEMITE (Gajender Singh) and AHLAN (App Hindu Singh) were slow to begin.

Jockey Sandeep Rajput, the rider of BENGAL TIGER, injured himself behind the stall prior to the horses coming under Starter’s orders. As the Jockey was declared medically unfit to ride in that race BENGAL TIGER was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter’s orders. SEAFARER (Sk Zaffar Riaz) fly jumped out from the gates and stumbled. CRONOS (App Hindu Singh) and MAJOR COLOURS (Surjeet Singh) were slow to begin. App Hindu Singh, the rider of CRONOS, reported loss of whip passing the 300 metre marker.

ANBIORN (Shailesh Shinde) and NOVERRO (A Ashhad Asbar) were fractious while being stalled. COPERNICUS (Shezad Khan) and COHIBA (App Hindu Singh) were slow to begin losing approximately two lengths at the start. Passing the distance post GENTLE KNOWLEDGE (App Ranidan Singh) under the use of the whip drifted ‘outwards’ and made repeated contact with ANBIORN (Shailesh Shinde). At a subsequent enquiry both jockeys were shown the CCTV replay of the race and App Ranidan Singh was informed that despite repeated reminders and cautions on several occasions in the past, to exercise greater control over his mounts, he was fined a sum of Rs. 5,000/- for failing to control his mount when placing it under pressure with the use of the whip. Tr. Mr. Shafiq Khan the master of App Ranidan Singh was informed that the apprentice will not be permitted to ride in races under until further orders.

MURLOUGH BAY (A Ashhad Asbar) and HEIRLOOM (Shailesh Shinde) arrived late to the start thereby delaying the start of the race. Trs. R W Alford and J E Mckeown were informed to ensure that their charges arrive on time in future. ZEGNA (B Nikhil) was re-saddled at the start. HEIRLOOM (Shailesh Shinde) was fractious while being stalled. SECRET BUILDER (Vinay Jaiswal) was slow to begin. Jockey A Ashhad Asbar, the rider of MURLOUGH BAY, reported that his mount was inclined to run ‘out’ during the concluding stages of the race.

For failing to produce the registered colours at the scale in respect of his charge COUNTRY’S BRAVE, Tr. Sabeel Shariff was fined a sum of Rs. 325/-. Subsequently the emergency colour ‘ALL BLACK’ was permitted to be used. COUNTRY’S BRAVE (Janardhan Paswan) which was fractious in its stall was slow to begin. SAUDAGAR (Sandeep Rajput) and COUNTRY’S BRAVE (Janardhan Paswan) were slow to begin. Passing the distance post XPERIENCE (App Jorawar Singh) travelling on the rails shifted ‘outwards’ when placed under pressure. At a subsequent enquiry the apprentice was informed of the necessity to keep his mount on a straight course and the importance of him taking appropriate measures to do so. Further he was informed that should he not take appropriate measures in future he will be dealt with appropriately.