Results – Kolkata

FAB BULLET (Suraj Narredu) was extremely fractious while being stalled. In view of its behaviour Tr. Bharath Singh 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.

LEXI (Arman Khan) and SAUDAGAR (Nelson Maseyk) were slow to begin. An objection was lodged by Jockey P Trevor, the rider of AAMERICAN AGATTA placed 3rd by the Judge against Jockey Afzal Khan, the rider of ROYAL BRUTE placed 2nd and Jockey Neeraj Rawal, the rider of ARABIAN SKY placed 1st on the grounds of “while passing the 300 metres marker and picking up my pace, ROYAL BRUTE came onto me and at the same time ARABIAN SKY also shifted in causing me interference, hence I had to stop riding my mount and lost the race”. The Stewards after interviewing Jockeys P Trevor, Neeraj Rawal and Afzal Khan, viewing the CCTV replay of the race and taking into consideration the opinion expressed by the Stipendiary Stewards decided to over rule the objection and ordered the Judge’s placings to remain unaltered. The “All Clear” signal was hoisted. At a subsequent enquiry held by the Stipendiary Stewards Jockey Neeraj Rawal was fined a sum of Rs. 15,000/- for careless riding in that he made no adequate effort to maintain a straight course during the final stages of the race thereby allowing his mount to shift ‘in’ and inconvenience ROYAL BRUTE which in turn shifted ‘in’ onto AAMERICAN AGATTA travelling along the rails which had to be checked by its rider. Further Jockey Neeraj Rawal was advised that in future he should make every effort to keep his mounts on a straight course failing which he would be dealt with more severely.

SQUARE MOON (App Hindu Singh) and WAVEAFTERWAVE (S Zervaan) were slow to begin. TRIUMPHUS (C Alford) and ADRESTIA (Neeraj Rawal) momentarily made contact with each other passing the distance post.

b g ACULEUS, a declared starter in the above race, was examined by the Veterinary Officer on the morning of Saturday, 3rd December, 2016 and found to be lame on right fore. Under the circumstances the gelding was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Tr. Vijay Singh was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. SAVAGE BEAUTY (Nirmal Jodha) was slow to begin losing approximately two lengths at the start. Jockey Neeraj Rawal, the rider of BINDAAS, reported that his mount was inclined to hang ‘out’ while negotiating the bend.

THE STRADLE (Neeraj Rawal) was fractious while being stalled. Jockey S Zervaan, the rider of MULTIVALUE, reported that his mount was not striding fluently throughout the race. Tr. Ms. Arti Doctor was advised to keep her charge under observation and report ailment, if any. The Veterinary Officer reported that AUXILIUM returned bleeding from both nostrils. Tr. D M David was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

b m MIRACULIX, a declared starter in the above race, was examined by the Veterinary Officer on the morning of Saturday, 3rd December, 2016 and found to be lame on left fore. Under the circumstances the mare was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Tr. Manvendra Singh was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. CRONOS (Zarar Alam), HALF VOLLEY (Neeraj Rawal) and BOLD AS BRASS (App Sujit Kr. Paswan) were slow to begin.