Results – Kolkata

MONSIEUR STRAUSS (Nikhil Naidu) 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 Under the circumstances the gelding was withdrawn before coming under Starter’s orders. The Starting Stall Certificate has been revoked by the Starter. MAJOR COLOURS (App Jorawar Singh) was slow to begin. Jockey Sandeep Rajput, the rider of RIO, was reprimanded for failing to maintain a straight course during the concluding stages of the race.

AATISH (P Kamlesh) which was fractious while being stalled jumped awkwardly from the gates. A NAUGHTY BOY (Arman Khan) was fractious in its stall. THUNDER ON (P S Chouhan) which was fractious in its stall was taken out, examined by the Officer and declared fit to race and was re-stalled. When afforded an opportunity to explain the running of his mount b g AATISH, Jockey P Kamlesh stated that :- a) He was instructed to place his mount in a comfortable position in the early and middle stages of the race. b) As the gelding jumped awkwardly from the gates he had to restrain it in the early stages due to the crowding of the field and thereafter he shifted his mount outwards for a clear run. However approaching the 400 metres he had to once again restrain the gelding to prevent it from running into the heels of the leading pair of horses and on entering the straight he was able to ride his mount to some advantage. c) He was of the opinion that the gelding was running green throughout the race. On questioning trainer Ms. Arti Doctor was of the opinion that her charge had run “green” throughout the race. The Stipendiary Stewards noted their explanations.

TAYGETUS (P Kamlesh) and FLY FLY (M F Ali Khan) were fractious while being stalled. ROYAL COMRADE (A Ashhad Asbar) was fractious in its stall. The Veterinary Officer reported that ROYAL COMRADE (A Ashhad Asbar) returned bleeding from both nostrils. Tr. R W Alford was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

NOVERRO (A Ashhad Asbar) was fractious while being stalled. GRAND DESIGN (Sk Israil) was slow to begin. Jockey P S Chouhan, the rider of ANBIORN, was fined a sum of Rs. 2,500/- for shifting ‘out’ passing the 400 metres and causing inconvenience to BULLET (Imran Chisty) and NOVERRO (A Ashhad Asbar). Soon after the start GRAND DESIGN (Sk Israil, drawn 4) and CAPTAIN COURAGEOUS (Shezad Khan, drawn 3) received various degrees of interference when NOVERRO (A Ashhad Asbar, drawn 2) and COHIBA (Md Islam, drawn 5) jumped awkwardly ‘outwards’ and ‘inwards’ respectively. At a subsequent enquiry Jockeys A Ashhad Asbar and Md. Islam were fined a sum Rs. 2,500/- each for not exercising adequate control over their mounts soon after the start.

DESERT FOX (M F Ali Khan) was fractious inside its stall. TOP CAT (Mohit Singh) was slow to begin losing approximately 3-4 lengths at the start. COOL CONQUEROR (A Ashhad Asbar) which was fractious in its stall was slow to begin. ACULEUS (App Munna Alam) drifted to the outer portion of the race track approaching the distance post. Tr Vijay Singh was advised to take appropriate remedial measures.

MURLOUGH BAY (A Ashhad Asbar) and OBELINNA PRINCESS (Imran Chisty) made contact with each other soon after the start.