Results – Kolkata

DANCEHALL DAYS (Arman Khan) was slow to begin. OATH OF VALOUR (Sk Zaffar Riaz) which was extremely fractious while being stalled was slow to begin. In view of the behaviour trainer Mr. Javed Khan was advised not to accept with his charge until it was shown to the satisfaction of the Starter in a barrier trial during the hours of morning track work. FIRE FALCON (Sandeep Rajput) was slow to begin losing approximately four lengths at the start. Tr. Vikash Jaiswal was advised not to accept with his charge until it was shown to the satisfaction of the Starter in a barrier trial during the hours of morning track work. The Stipendiary Stewards reported Jockey Md. Imran and trainer Vikas Jaiswal the rider and trainer of b c DAYAVAN to the Stewards for unsatisfactory riding and running of the colt under rule 161 (ii). In that when in clear running, Jockey Md. Imran restrained his mount from improving its position in the early and middle stages of the race also for negotiating the bend wide for no apparent reason and for failing when in clear running to infuse adequate vigour to his riding in the concluding stages of the race. The Stewards interviewed Trainer Vikas Jaiswal, who stated that he was totally satisfied in the manner in which his charge DAYAVAN has been handled by the rider and he was happy that his other runner in the race SAUDAGAR the public favourite had won the race. Jockey Md. Imran when questioned, retracted his earlier statements made to the Stipendiary Stewards and stated that he had ridden the colt to the best of his ability. The Stewards not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by the trainer and jockey decided to:- a) Fine Tr. Vikash Jaiswal a sum of Rs. 50,000/- for the unsatisfactory running of his charge and advised him to ensure that every horse under his charge running in a race is run on its merits. Mr. Vikash Jaiswal was informed of his right to appeal. b) Suspend Jockey Md. Imran from riding in races from 1st March to 22nd March, 2016 for unsatisfactory riding under Rule 161(ii). Mr. Md Imran was informed of his right to appeal.

b f ZANDRA, an acceptor in the above race, was examined by the Veterinary Officer on the morning of 19th February, 2016 and found to be lame on right fore. Under the circumstances the filly was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Tr. Jasbir Singh was informed not to accept with his charge unt il certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. RACHMANINOFF (A Ashhad Asbar) dislodged its rider behind the barrier and galloped around the course. On being captured the colt was withdrawn before coming under Starter’s orders. AMBRIES (Shailesh Shinde) and LIGHT OF MY LIFE (App Jorawar Singh) were fractious while being stalled. DIXIE DIAMOND (B Nikhil) was observed to be running green during the early and middle stages of the race and stumbled approaching the 800 metres. STORM FRONT (Md Islam) finished off the race detached from the field. Tr. Bharath Singh was informed not to accept with his charge until it was capable of a better performance.

RAMESSES (App Hindu Singh) was fractious while being stalled. FIRE SONG (P Kamlesh) was fractious in its stall. b rig SEAFARER (M F Ali Khan) was slow to begin losing approximately two lengths at the start and thereafter trailed the field home. Tr. Shyam S Habbu was informed not to accept with his charge until it was capable of a better performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that ALONDRA returned to the unsaddling enclosure without its left fore shoe

DYNAMO (Sk Zaffar Riaz) which was slow to begin ‘hung out’ while negotiating the bend. Approaching the 700 metres ASTAIRE (Sk Israil) received a check and lost some ground due to the crowding of the field. When afforded an opportunity to explain the running of his mount ANBIORN, Jockey C Alford)stated that he was not prominently positioned in the early and middle stages of the race due to the crowding of the field and on entering the straight he opted to choose the inner path of the field for a passage as he expected the field to split open, however, as the field did not split he was hampered for room and thus was unable to ride his mount to complete advantage during the final stages of the race. The Stipendiary Stewards after repeatedly viewing the CCTV replay of the race noted his explanation. Trainer Mr. Bharath Singh when afforded an opportunity to explain the improved performance of his charge SHOURISHA (A Ashhad Asbar), the winner of this race, as compared to its previous run in Race No. 142 stated that he was pleasantly surprised with the victory of the horse and further stated that Race No. 142 which was run over a distance of 1400 metres may have been too soon a race considering that the horse had performed over a distance of 2200 metres in its previous run. Other than this he had no other plausible explanation for its fine and unexpected performance today. The Stipendiary Stewards while noting his explanation informed Mr. Bharath Singh of his responsibility to ensure that his charges run with the deg ree of consistency.

When afforded an opportunity to explain the running of his mount BEYOND EXPECTATION, Jockey Shailesh Shinde stated that he was instructed to place his mount in 3rd/4th position and to do his best thereafter. However, as the pace of the race was not adequately fast enough in the early stages he decided to make his own running and, therefore, set his own pace from the front. In retrospect he should not have allowed his mount to run too freely as he is now aware that he had taken an unduly long lead. The Stipendiary Stewards advised him to be more circumspect in future.

CELTIC KING (Sandeep Rajput) was fractious while being stalled. MAJOR COLOURS (Surjeet Singh) was fractious in its stall. DAKOTA DREAMER (S John) jumped awkwardly from the gates. Jockey Sandeep Rajput, the rider of CELTIC KING, was fined a sum of Rs. 2,500/- for making no attempt to keep his mount on a straight path thereby allowing it to shift ‘in’ and inconvenience DAKOTA DREAMER (S John) and SANTERO (C Alford) during the concluding stages of the race. FITE OF HONOUR (Imran Chisty) was observed to ‘hang out’ while negotiating the final bend.