Results – Kolkata

SWEET SUSPENSE (App Rupal Singh) and ABERCROMBE (A Ashhad Asbar) were fractious while being stalled. WOODSTOCK (Afzal Khan) was fractious in its stall. LEANDRO (Mohit Singh) was slow to begin. SO REGAL (Gajender Singh) negotiated the final bend wide of the field with the Jockey easing the gelding passing the distance post. On immediate veterinary examination the gelding was found to have bled from both nostrils. Tr. Shafiq Khan was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

The tongue strap used on b f AZZRAQ (Dashrath Singh) came off while being loaded into its stall. As there was insufficient time to replace the equipment, the filly was permitted to run without tongue strap. WINDS OF THE OCEAN (Sk Israil, drawn 5) which was slow to begin made contact with AZZRAQ (Dashrath Singh, drawn 6) which jumped awkwardly from the gates. Jockey Dashrath Singh, the rider of AZZRAQ, reported that his mount was inclined to run green throughout the running of the race. App Hindu Singh, the rider of RESOLUTION, reported that his mount was inclined to hang ‘out’ during the final stages of the race. Tr. Manvendra Singh was advised to take appropriate remedial measures.

SIGNIFICANT (App Hindu Singh) was fractious while being stalled. SAUDAGAR (Nelson Maseyk) was slow to begin losing approximately two lengths at the start. LEGENDE INDIENNE (App P Vikram, drawn 8) which was slow to begin, was squeezed for room when SIGNIFICANT (App Hindu Singh, drawn 9) and APICAL FINALA (Russell Xaviers, drawn 7) jumped awkwardly ‘inwards’ and ‘outwards’ respectively.

b g BARBARIK (Mohit Singh) was extremely fractious in its stall and in the process sustained cut injuries on right stifle. Under the circumstances the gelding was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under Starter’s orders. Tr. Jasbir Singh was advised not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer and shown to the satisfaction of the Starter in a barrier trial during the hours of morning track work. AHLAN (A Ashhad Asbar) was very fractious in its stall. Tr. D M David 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. GLORIOUS RUN (Shezad Khan) was fractious in its stall. ROYAL CONCERT (Arman Khan) was slow to begin. Jockey A Ashhad Asbar, the rider of AHLAN, was fined a sum of Rs. 2,500/- for coming ‘in’ when not adequately clear of BLAZING BULLET (C Alford) which had to be checked by its rider and lost some ground approaching the 1000 metres. Jockey C Alford, the rider of BLAZING BULLET, reported loss of whip passing the distance post.

CAVALIA (Neeraj Rawal) was re-saddled at the start and was fractious while being stalled. MAJESTIC (App Munna Alam) was slow to begin. Some distance after the start ATHLETICO (Dashrath Singh, drawn 3) was inconvenienced when CAVALIA (Neeraj Rawal, drawn 2) shifted ‘outwards’. Jockey Nirmal Jodha, the rider of RUSTLER, reported that his mount was hanging ‘in’ during the final stages of the race. Passing the distance post MAJESTIC (App Munna Alam) and MURLOUGH BAY (Arman Khan) jostled with each other when attempting to make progress between the rails and COCOANUT (App Ranidan Singh). App Munna Alam and Jockey Arman Khan were shown the CCTV replay of the race and informed that while competitive race riding is appreciated, it is important that utmost care is taken to avoid breaching any rules of racing.

FALCON (App Munna Alam) and TRIUMPHUS (Dashrath Singh) were fractious while being stalled.

AUXILIUM (A Ashhad Asbar) was extremely fractious while being stalled. Tr. D M David was advised not to accept with the colt until shown to the satisfaction of the Starter in a barrier trial during the hours of morning track work. ATHEIST (Md Islam) was fractious while being stalled. SECRET BUILDER (Nelson Maseyk) was slow to begin losing approximately 4-5 lengths at the start. Tr. Vikash Jaiswal was advised not to accept with the gelding until shown to the satisfaction of the Starter in a barrier trial during the hours of morning track work. Jockey A Ashhad Asbar, the rider of AUXILIUM, reported that his mount was hanging ‘out’ during the final stages of the race. Jockey Mohit Singh, the rider of REWALDING, was fined a sum of Rs. 2,500/- for shifting ‘in’ towards the rails passing the 1000 metres when adequately not clear of CACHAREL (Arman Khan) which had to be checked by its rider and lost some ground. An enquiry has been opened into the running and riding of b g GLORY OF BOSS, ridden by Jockey Russell Xaviers and trained by Mr. Vikash Jaiswal.

SUPREME RULER (Mudassar Nazar) and SOVEREIGN COIN (Arman Khan) were slow to begin.