Results – Kolkata

b f ZANDRA, a declared starter in the above race, was examined by the Veterinary Officer on the morning of Saturday, 3rd September, 2016 and found to be lame on left fore shoulder. Under the circumstances the filly was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Tr. Jasbir Singh was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. b g ACE AMANDUS (Arshad Alam) was slow to begin. On questioning the jockey stated that his mount momentarily ducked on exiting from the gate and when in clear running during the final 400 metres of the race the gelding accelerated very well. Tr. Vikash Jaiswal informed that he had instructed Jockey Arshad Alam to place his mount behind the early leaders during the early stages of the race and to do his best thereafter. The Stipendiary Stewards after viewing the CCTV replay of the race noted their explanations and reminded the Trainer that he was duty bound to inform them of any change in the instructions regarding the pattern of running of his charges. The Veterinary Officer reported that :- a) SPARKLET (C Alford) returned bleeding from a nostril. Tr. R V Gowli was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. b) CAYMAN ISLANDS returned with a cut injury on its left hind.