Results – Kolkata

SHY BELLE (C Alford) was fractious while being stalled. DESERT CAT (Hindu Singh) was fractious in its stall. Passing the 400 metres CARRALISA (A Sandesh) drifted to the outer portion of the race track. Tr. Shyam S Habbu was advised to take appropriate corrective measures. Passing the distance post KAARTIKEN (App Ranidan Singh) drifted ‘outwards’ when placed under pressure. Jockey B Mahesh, the rider of RUSTLER, was fined a sum of Rs. 5,000/- for excessive use of the whip (2nd offence). The Veterinary Officer reported that SUPER STRIKER returned without its left fore shoe.

The Veterinary Officer reported that b f PURE SIN, a declared starter in the above race, met with an accident and died due to cardio respiratory failure on 10th February, 2017. TIBETAN (Anil Baandal) arrived late to the start. Tr. Rutherford Alford was advised to ensure that his charge arrives on time in future. JORELL (Akash Rajput) fly jumped out from the gates. An enquiry was held by the Stipendiary Stewards immediately after the running of the race with particular reference to the running and riding of dk b m IVY, trained by Mr. Vikash Jaiswal and ridden by Jockey Nelson Maseyk during the final 400 metres of the race. Tr. Vikash Jaiswal when questioned informed the Stipendiary Stewards that he was not satisfied with the riding of Jockey Nelson Maseyk and opined that the mare could have been ridden to greater advantage. Jockey Nelson Maseyk when queried stated that the he had ridden his mount to the best of his ability in the final 400 metres of the race. The CCTV replay of the race was shown to the Trainer and the Jockey and the Stipendiary Stewards not being satisfied with Jockey Nelson Maseyk’s explanation or his riding, decided to fine him a sum of Rs. 15,000/- for the indifferent handling of his mount during the final 400 metres of the race. The Stipendiary Stewards while accepting the statement of Tr. Vikash Jaiswal in this instance reminded him that he had been cautioned on many occasions regarding the questionable running of his charges and advised him to pay heed to their repeated advice.

ABIGAIL (Shezad Khan) was fractious while being stalled. EVERA (Dashrath Singh) was fractious in its stall. Jockey Jugnu Gurung, the rider of BORN TO WIN, reported that his mount fly jumped out from the gates as a result both his legs slipped from the stirrup irons and that he was unable to ride to his mount to complete advantage. CCTV replay of the race was viewed and the Stipendiary Stewards accepted Mr. Gurung’s explanation. ABIGAIL (Shezad Khan) and FURY (A Sandesh) made contact with each other soon after the start. The Veterinary Officer reported that EVERA (Dashrath Singh) returned bleeding from both nostrils. Tr. Farley Rodrigues was informed not to accept with the mare until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

MILLENIUM FALCON (App N B Kuldeep) was fractious in its stall. When afforded an opportunity to explain the running of his charge WARPATH (App Ranidan Singh), Tr. Shafiq Khan stated that he had instructed the apprentice that on jumping out from the gates he was to place his mount in a comfortable position and to do his best thereafter and to use the whip only as a last resort. The Stipendiary Stewards while noting his explanation advised him to ensure that his charges run in such manner that leaves no room for query. The Veterinary Officer reported that MILLENIUM FALCON returned bleeding from both nostrils. Tr. Vinay Lagad was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

DIXIE DIAMOND (Neeraj Rawal) which was fractious while being stalled was slow to begin. AHLAN (App Ranidan Singh) was fractious in its stall. Jockey Munna Alam, the rider of SUPREME RULER, reported loss of whip passing the 300 metres.

INDUS PRINCE (Akash Rajput) and AZZRAQ (Mohit Singh) arrived late to the start. Trs. Vikash Jaiswal and Farley Rodrigues were advised to ensure that their charges arrive on time in future. SIGNIFICANT (Asghar) was fractious while being stalled. INDUS PRINCE (Akash Rajput) was fractious in its stall. AZZRAQ (Mohit Singh), QUATRO (App S Jaykumar) and ROMANTIC SOCIETY (S John) were slow to begin. ZURVAN (Pintu Das) was extremely fractious in its stall and ducked under the gates causing the saddle to shift out of position. Under the circumstances the gelding was withdrawn before coming under Starter’s orders. Tr. Jasbir Singh was advised not to accept with his charge until shown to the satisfaction of the Starter in barrier trial during the hours of morning track work. QUATRO (App S Jaykumar) shifted ‘inwards’ passing the 800 metres causing interference to AZZRAQ (Mohit Singh) and NATIVE SPEAKER (App Nikhil Naidu) making progress on his inside. At a subsequent enquiry App Jaykumar was shown the CCTV replay of the race and was fined a sum of Rs. 1,500/- for shifting ground for no apparent reason. Jockey S John, the rider of ROMANTIC SOCIETY, reported loss of whip during the final 100 metres of the race. Jockey Afzal Khan, the rider of GLORY OF BOSS, eased his mount to a stop and dismounted passing the 400 metres. On immediate veterinary examination the gelding was found to be lame on right fore. Tr. Shafiq Khan was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

For failing to fulfill his riding engagement for the day Jockey C S Jodha was fined a sum of Rs. 5,000/-. Tr. M Narredu was permitted to substitute Jockey A Ashhad Asbar to ride his charge SHIVALIK HEROINE. THE UNICORN (Akshay) was fractious while being stalled. For running his charge SANS PRIX in shoes other than those declared, Tr. Vijay Singh was fined a sum of Rs. 500/-.

CASTLEBRIDGE (P Trevor) and JACOBIN (A Sandesh) were fractious while being stalled. Jockey Hindu Singh, the rider of FORTUNE EXPRESS (drawn 8) was reprimanded for coming ‘in’ sharply soon after the start thereby causing inconvenience to HARTNELL (A Ashhad Asbar, drawn 7). SHOHIN (C Alford) was observed to hang ‘outwards’ between the 900 and 400 metres of the race.

PORAS (Mohit Singh) and STELLANOVA (App Jorawar Singh) were fractious while being stalled. QUEEN’S KITTEN (Afzal Khan) was observed to lean ‘outwards’ between the 900 and 400 metres of the race in spite of the Jockey’s best efforts. Tr. Rutherford Alford was advised to take appropriate corrective measures. HE CALLS THE SHOTS (A Sandesh, drawn 3) which was observed to run green throughout the race made contact with ANTIQUARIAN (A Ashhad Asbar, drawn 4) soon after the start .