Results – Kolkata

CLAYMORE (App Nikhil Naidu) jumped out tardily from the gates. THE BIG BULL (Vinay Jaiswal) and WORDS (Sameer Khan) were slow to begin.

MIZUNO (Hindu Singh) and INDUS PRINCE (App Nikhil Naidu) were fractious while being stalled. COOL CONQUEROR (Mohit Singh) jumped awkwardly ‘outwards’ from the gates. SIMPLY ROYALE (H G Rathod) was slow to begin. Trainer Mr. Shafiq Khan when afforded an opportunity to explain the poor performance of his charge b f BE A STAR (Sameer Khan) as compared to its previous run in Race No. 4 held on 12th July, 2017 stated that he was surprised with the filly’s poor performance today. He continued by stating that he would get his charge examined by the Veterinary Officer and report ailment, if any. Subsequent to the race day the Veterinary Officer reported that that the filly was radiographed and sonographed and found to be suffering from back pain due to a kissing spine. Trainer. Mr. Shafiq Khan was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. Trainer Mr. Aashay Doctor when afforded an opportunity to explain the poor performance of his charge SIMPLY ROYALE (H G Rathod) as compared to its previous run in Race No. 8 held on 19th July, 2017 stated that :- a) The gelding had won its last run with a very poor set of horses i.e., horses Rated 1-26 and today it was running with the horses Rated 21-46. b) The gelding’s earlier records show that it had not won a race when raced with horses Rated 21-46. c) As mentioned earlier I was pleasantly surprised with its then victory as the gelding is known to be an inconsistent performer. The Stipendiary Stewards noted his explanation.

ADZUKIS (App Jorawar Singh) was fractious in its stall. Jockey Russell Xaviers, the rider of CELTIC KING, reported that his mount threw its head up on jumping out from the gates and was slow to begin.

CAPTAIN COOK (P Trevor) and INVINCIBLE PRINCE (App P Vikram) were fractious while being stalled. COPERNICUS (Akash Rajput) was slow to begin. Jockey Vinay Jaiswal, the rider of SPORTING TRAINER, was reprimanded for shifting ‘outwards’ for no apparent reason passing the distance post. Jockey Dashrath Singh, the rider of SHOURISHA, reported that his reins slipped from his hands during the final stages of the race. Jockey B Mahesh, the rider of FALCON and Jockey C Alford, the rider of TAYGETUS, were reprimanded for dropping their hands well before passing the winning post. Trainer Ms. Arti Doctor when queried as to the poor run of her charge b g TAYGETUS stated that :- a) Soon after the race Jockey C Alford informed her that the gelding on entering the straight just ‘blew-up’. b) The gelding was running after a long gap of more than three months. c) The gelding had made progress from Class IV and was now running with the horses of the highest class. Jockey C Alford when queried stated that his mount ‘blew-up’ on entering the straight and that he was disappointed with the run as he expected a much better performance from the gelding. The Stipendiary Stewards while noting the Trainer’s explanation informed the Trainer that she must make every effort to run her charges with a degree of fitness that leaves no room for query.

THISYEARSLOVE (T Atul) refused to be stalled. Under the circumstances the filly was withdrawn before coming under Starter’s orders. The Starting Stall Certificate has been revoked by the Starter. TOP GUN (P Trevor, drawn 4) and HAIL THE QUEEN (App Ranidan Singh, drawn 5) were inconvenienced when DANCERESS (C Alford, drawn 6) shifted ‘inwards’ soon after the start. Jockey Dashrath Singh, the rider of MARGUERITA, reported that his mount was inclined to run green throughout the race. Tr. Bharath Singh was advised to take appropriate corrective measures. Jockey Akash Rajput, the rider of MONACO, was reprimanded for the use of whip on his mount when it was clearly winning. The Veterinary Officer reported that LOOKING GOOD returned with a cut injury on left hind.

UPTOWN GIRL (Vinay Jaiswal) and JABBLE (Jugnu Gurung) were fractious while being stalled. AMICUS CURIAE (A Imran Khan, drawn 4) and HURRICANE STORM (Sk Israil, drawn 5) made contact with each other soon after the start. Tr. Raunak Banerji when afforded an opportunity to explain the poor run of his charge b f STELLANOVA stated that he was very disappointed with the running of his charge and could give no plausible explanation for the poor performance. The Stipendiary Stewards advised the trainer to keep the filly under observation and report ailment, if any.