Results – Kolkata

ARTISTE ROYAL (Afzal Khan) was fractious while being stalled. I ME AND MYSELF (Vinay Jaiswal) was slow to begin. In a tightly packed field LOOKING GOOD (App Nikhil Naidu) attempting to force a passage along the rails passing the 600 metres received a check and lost some ground. App S Lalit, the rider of ROYAL BRUTE, was fined a sum of Rs. 5,000/- for excessive use of the whip (2nd offence). Tr. Vikash Jaiswal when questioned about the improved performance of his charge b m I ME N MYSELF as compared to its previous run in Race No. 121 of the just concluded Calcutta Monsoon Meeting held on 11th October, 2017, stated that the mare had returned after Race No. 121 with a swelling on its right eye which in all probability was the cause for its disappointing performance in that race and that subsequent to the race day, the mare was treated with a pain killer and nasolacrimal duct flushing. He further stated that prior to its run in Race No. 121 of the just concluded Calcutta Monsoon Meeting 2017 the mare had obtained a credible third position and that form was produced by the mare in today’s race. The Stipendiary Stewards after taking into cognizance the medical report of the mare, decided to take no further action.

GRYFFINDOR (C Alford) arrived late to the start thereby delaying the proceedings of the race. Tr. Bharath Singh was advised to ensure that his charge arrives on time in future. SHY BELLE (S John) was fractious while being stalled. BENGAL TIGER (Md Imran) was slow to being losing approximately three lengths at the start. The Veterinary Officer reported that GRYFFINDOR returned lame on left hind. Tr. Bharath Singh was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. An enquiry has been opened into the running of GRYFFINDOR, ridden by Jockey C Alford and trained by Mr. Bharath Singh.

EASTERN FLAME (A Ashhad Asbar) arrived late to the start thereby delaying the proceedings of the race. Tr. R W Alford was advised to ensure that his charge arrives on time in future. FRIENDSHIP (C Alford) was extremely fractious while being stalled. In view of its behaviour Tr. Ms. Arti Doctor was advised not to accept with her charge until shown to the satisfaction of the Starter in a barrier trial during the hours of morning track work. DESERT CAT (Ramandeep S Bal) was fractious in its stall. MELISSA (Hindu Singh) which was fractious while being stalled was slow to begin. I AM LEGEND (Vinay Jaiswal) was slow to begin. App Nikhil Naidu, the rider of BIG STAR, reported that his mount appeared to be touched in the wind. Tr. Raunak Banerji was advised to get his charge examined by the Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. BE A STAR (App Ranidan Singh, drawn 10) received interference soon after the start when BULLDOZER (Arshad Alam, drawn 12) shifted ‘in’. At a subsequent enquiry Jockey Arshad Alam was shown the CCTV replay of the race and fined a sum of Rs. 2,500/- for shifting ground when not adequately clear of the other runner and further cautioned that should he ride in a similar manner again he would be reported to the Stewards for disciplinary action.

I TOLD YOU KNOW (Dashrath Singh) was fractious in its stall. DANCERESS (C Alford) was fractionally slow to begin. THE BIG BULL (Md Imran) was slow to begin losing considerable ground at the start. In view of its behaviour Tr. Vikash Jaiswal was informed 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.

CAPTAIN COOK (Arshad Alam) was fractious while being stalled. NO MORE POLITICS (Vinay Jaiswal) and BULLRUN (App Sujit Kr. Paswan) were slow to begin. FALCON (Jugnu Gurung) trailed the field home. Tr. Vikash Jaiswal was advised to ensure that his charge was capable of a better performance before accepting with it again.

GENTLE KNOWLEDGE (A Ashhad Asbar) and AQUITANIA (A Imran Khan) arrived late to the start thereby delaying the proceedings of the race. Trs. Rutherford Alford and Patrick Quinn were advised to ensure that their charges arrive on time in future. KNIGHTHOOD (App Nikhil Naidu) and SIMRAN’S CHOICE (Vinay Jaiswal) were slow to begin.

JORELL (App Hasib Alam) was slow to begin. Immediately after the race Tr. Vikash Jaiswal and App Hasib Alam were questioned regarding the running and riding of ch g JORELL which was observed to be positioned at the rear of the field in the early and middle stages of the race. Tr. Vikash Jaiswal stated that he had instructed the apprentice to be positioned 4th/5th in the early stages and on entering the straight to do his best. He continued by stating that the gelding which was slow into its stride had performed in a similar manner from the gates on quite a few earlier occasions. Further he was pleased that the gelding had made some quick progress in the final 300 metres of the race. On questioning the apprentice corroborated the instructions given by the Trainer and stated that in spite of being alert at the start the gelding was slow to begin. The Stipendiary Stewards after reviewing all its runs from the Calcutta Cold Weather Season 2016-2017 and Calcutta Monsoon Meeting 2017 noted their explanations. At an enquiry held immediately after the race into the running and riding of PERFECT BALANCE, ridden by Jockey Afzal Khan and trained by Mr. Patrick Quinn, Jockey Afzal Khan stated that he was instructed to place his mount in a forward position and to do his best thereafter. However, he was unable to place his mount in an advantageous position in the early stages of the race due to being drawn in Stall No. 13. Mr. Afzal Khan continued by stating that in the final stages of the race he could not ride his mount to complete advantage as he had a wall of horses in front of him. Tr. Patrick Quinn when queried confirmed his instructions to Jockey Afzal Khan and blamed the filly’s early disadvantageous position in the race due to its draw in Stall No. 13. The Stipendiary Stewards after viewing the CCTV replay, with particular reference to the final 300 metres of the race, were satisfied that though Jockey Afzal Khan had every opportunity to infuse greater vigour to his riding, he failed to do so. Consequently the Stipendiary Stewards decided to fine Jockey Afzal Khan a sum of Rs. 10,000/- for the injudicious handling of his mount and further cautioned him that should he ride in a similar manner in future, he would be reported to the Stewards for stringent disciplinary action. Further, Tr. Patrick Quinn was advised to ensure that horses under his training are run and ridden in such manner that leaves no room for query. Jockey C Alford, the rider of LADY TWO, was reprimanded for dropping his hands before passing the winning post.