Results – Kolkata

CURTIS (A Ashhad Asbar) was fractious while being stalled. HURRICANE STORM (Neeraj Rawal) and IMARA (Sk Zaffar Riaz) were slow to begin. SHANAYAA’S PET (Md Imran) which jumped out awkwardly from the gate finished off the race detached from the field. Tr. Vikash Jaiswal was advised not to accept with his charge until it was capable of a better performance. Jockey A Ashhad Asbar, the rider of CURTIS, reported that his mount hung ‘in’ during the final 400 metres of the race in spite of his best efforts to keep it on an even keel. Tr. D M David was advised to take appropriate corrective measures. Jockey Ranidan Singh, the rider of FLY FLY reported loss of whip passing the 400 metres. The Veterinary Officer reported that TIMELESS MAGIC returned bleeding from both nostrils. Tr. Jasbir Singh was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

HIGHLAND PRINCESS (Neeraj Rawal) was re-saddled at the start. DANCING PRINCE (Md Imran) was fractious in its stall. Jockey Md Imran, the rider of DANCING PRINCE, was fined a sum of Rs. 5,000/- for not being alert at the start and thereafter for the indifferent handling of his mount throughout the race. The Jockey was further informed that should he continue to ride in a similar manner in future, he would be reported to the Stewards for appropriate action.

MOCHA LOCA (Shrikant Kamble) which was fractious in its stall was slow to begin. BULLRUN (App Sujit Kr Paswan) was slow to begin. Jockey Rajinder Singh, the rider of CELTIC KING and trained by Mr. Vikash Jaiswal, was reprimanded for not being alert at the start and for travelling wide while negotiating the bend for no apparent reason. Mr. Vikash Jaiswal was reminded that on a number of occasions he had been advised to ensure that his charges run in such a manner that leaves for no room for query, therefore, henceforth he would be held directly responsible should horses under his charge perform questionably. Jockey Imran Chisty, the rider of ARVAK, reported that his mount was repeatedly changing legs during the final stages of the race.

TORCH BEARER (App P Vikram) was extremely fractious while being stalled. In view of its behaviour Tr. J E Mckeown 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. MIDNIGHT MAGIC (Hindu Singh) and OUTRIDER (P S Chouhan) were fractious while being stalled. MIZUNO (David Allan) was slow to begin. Passing the distance post MIDNIGHT MAGIC (Hindu Singh) shifted ‘inwards’ while taking evasive action when STORM FRONT (App Sujit Kr Paswan) was carried ‘inwards’ by DARK GOLD (Ranidan Singh). At a subsequent enquiry Jockey Ranidan Singh was shown the CCTV replay of the race and fined a sum of Rs. 2,500/- for shifting ground for no apparent reason. Jockey Shezad Khan, the rider of DIXIE DIAMOND, was fined a sum of Rs. 500/- for loss of whip on a 2 nd occasion.

AASHNA (Suraj Narredu), COUP DE GRACE (Imran Chisty) and EASTERN STAR (Dashrath Singh) jumped awkwardly ‘outwards’ from their respective stalls.

b g TOROROSSO (S Zervaan), trained by Mr. Jasbir Singh, was extremely fractious while being saddled and as a result it was brought very late to the parade ring. The gelding on reaching the starting gates was examined by the Veterinary Officer as a precautionary measure and passed fit to race. Soon after the running of the race the gelding was re-examined as it had performed poorly and no ailment was reported. The following morning the gelding was once again examined and no ailment was noticed. However, Mr. Jasbir Singh requested that the gelding be scoped by the Veterinary Dept. After due process the Dept reported that the trachea of the gelding was clear and no other abnormalities were noticed. AZZURRO (P Trevor) planted losing considerable ground at the start. The Starting Stall Certificate has been revoked by the Starter. COLOMBIANA (Neeraj Rawal) and TOROROSSO (S Zervaan) were slow to begin.

FAB BULLET (Imran Chisty) and STAR PHOENIX (Russell Xaviers) were fractious while being stalled. SECRET BUILDER (Jugnu Gurung) and ADAMANTIUM (Ranidan Singh) were slow to begin. An objection was lodged by Jockey P S Chouhan, the rider of EL CID, placed 2nd by the Judge against Jockey Imran Chisty, the rider of FAB BULLET, placed 1st on the grounds of “after negotiating the final bend the winner came on to COOL CONQUEROR (B Mahesh) and tightened him which in turn came on to me, which cost me a certain race”. The Stewards after interviewing Jockeys P S Chouhan and Imran Chisty and viewing the CCTV replay of the race decided to “uphold” the objection. The Judge’s placings were revised as under and the “All Clear” signal was ordered to be hoisted.