Results – Kolkata

DUSSEHRA (P Kamlesh) was fractious while being stalled. XIMORE (A Sandesh) was fractious in its stall. SAM HOUSTON (C Alford) which was fractious in its stall was slow to begin. COOL CONQUEROR (Pintu Das) and CARE RIO (Shailesh Shinde) were slow to begin. When afforded an opportunity to explain the running of his mount DUSSEHRA, Jockey P Kamlesh stated that he was instructed to be well positioned in the early and middle stages of the race. He further stated that between 600 and 300 metres he was unable to improve his position due to a tightly packed field, however, when he was able to get a clear run on the outside of the field the filly made much progress. The Stipendiary Stewards while noting his explanation advised him to make every effort to position his mount advantageously throughout the race.

MURLOUGH BAY (A Ashhad Asbar) was slow to begin.

DREAMZ UNLIMITED (Md Imran) which arrived late to the start thereby delaying the start of the race, was fractious in its stall. Tr. Vikash Jaiswal was advised to ensure that his charge arrives on time in future. GRAND DESIGN (Surjeet Singh) lost considerable ground when jumping out awkwardly ‘inwards’ from the gates. 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. WORLD HOLD ON (Rajinder Singh) and PRAISE HER GAZE (Mohit Singh) were slow to begin. The Veterinary Offider reported that SUSHI returned lame on left fore. Tr. Raunak Banerji was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

MONSIEUR STRAUSS (Vinay Jaiswal) which arrived late to the start thereby delaying the start of the race, was fractious in its stall. Tr. Vikash Jaiswal was once again advised to ensure that his charge arrives on time in future. SIGNOR SASSI (App Hindu Singh) was slow to begin. When afforded an opportunity to explain the poor performance of his charge b f REGAL as compared to its previous run in Race Nos. 109 and 141, trainer Mr. Vijay Singh stated that he had fancied his charge to win this race based on its earlier performances and had instructed the rider that his charge should be ridden in her usual manner i.e., start to finish. However, in his opinion the poor performance could be due to the the distance being a “little more sharper” than her previous two starts and also that she had received a stiff penalty for having won her last race. He was informed by the Jockey that the filly “just did not gallop once a couple of horses passed her”. The Stipendiary Stewards noted his explanation. The Stipendiary Stewards enquired into the running and riding of gr g WARPATH. After interviewing Jockey Rajinder Singh and trainer Mr. Sabeel Shariff, viewing the CCTV replay of the race and not being satisfied with their explanations decided to :- A) Fine Jockey Rajinder Singh a sum of Rs. 5,000/- for the unsatisfactory handling of his mount in that during the early and middle stages of the race he made no attempt to improve his position and during the final stages of the race he failed to infuse adequate vigour to his riding. B) Fine trainer Mr. Sabeel Shariff a sum of Rs. 5,000/- for the unsatisfactory running of his charge. Further he was informed that the gelding in Race No. 32 had been indifferently handled by its then rider who was also taken to task.

For failing to declare weight in respect of their charges POURU CHISTY, RUSTLER, ASCEND, ZANDRA and MIDNIGHT STAR, trainers M/s Farley Rodrigues, J E Mekeown, Javed Khan, Jasbir Singh and Manvendra Singh were fined a sum of Rs. 500/- each. Mr. J E Mckeown, the trainer of RUSTLER, was fined a sum of Rs. 2,500/- for declaring Jockey David Allan to ride his charge when the said jockey was not eligible to participate in the race. Subsequently he was permitted to substite Jockey A Ashhad Asbar. ASCEND (A Sandesh) was fractious while being stalled. GLORIOUS RUN (Shezad Khan) was slow to begin. LEOPARD CREEK (Md Islam, drawn 9) and ZANDRA (Mohit Singh, drawn 10) were inconvenienced when POURU CHISTI (App Jorawar Singh, drawn 8) jumped awkwardly ‘outwards’. ZANDRA (Mohit Singh) which was fractious in its stall was slow to begin. Subsequent to the race day the filly was examined by the Veterinary Officer and found to be lame on right fore. Tr. Jasbir Singh was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. The Veterinary Officer reported that ASCEND returned with a cut injury on its left hind.

SO REGAL (Sameer Khan) which arrived late to the start thereby delaying the start of the race, was slow to begin. Tr. Vikash Jaiswal was informed that a delay in arrival of his charges in future to the starting gate would attact a penalty on him. At the request of Jockey Sameer Khan, SO REGAL was examined by the Veterinary Officer behind the starting gates and declared fit to race. Jockey A Sandesh, the rider of XPERIENCE, when afforded an opportunity to explain the running of his mount stated that he was instructed to place his mount in a prominent position in the early and middle stages of the race and to do his best thereafter. He further stated that he was unable to get a clear run till approaching the distance post and thereafter on him shifting ground to the outside of the field the filly did not respond to his hand and heels urgings. The Stipendiary Stewards noted his explanation. Subsequent to the race day morning b g ACE AMANDUS was examined by the Veterinary Officer and found to be lame on right fore. Tr. Manvendra Singh was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

HEAD HUNTER (Sk Israil) was fractious while being stalled. JAMAICA (Russell Xaviers) which was slow to begin finished off the race detached from the field. Tr. Vikash Jaiswal was advised to get his charge examined by the Veterinary Officer and report ailment, if any, and not to accept with his charge until it was capable of a better performance.