Results – Kolkata

ch f PERFECT BALANCE (Suraj Narredu) which was fractious while being stalled reared up and fell awkwardly. Under the circumstances the filly was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter’s orders. Tr. Patrick Quinn 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. SPALLANZANI (A Ashhad Asbar, drawn 9) jumped awkwardly ‘outwards’ from the gates momentarily carrying HAPPY RETURNS (Hindu Singh, drawn 10) ‘out’. UPTOWN GIRL (Rajinder Singh) which was fractious while being stalled was slow to begin. WARPATH (App R S Bhati) fly jumped from the gates.

MIDNIGHT MAGIC (Hindu Singh) and DANCERESS (App R S Bhati) were fractious while being stalled. UNCROWNED KING (Md Imran) jumped awkwardly ‘outwards’ from the gate. POWER OF FREEDOM (Ranidan Singh) was slow to begin. Jockey C Alford, the rider of RUSTLER (drawn 12) and App Rupal Singh, the rider of ROMANTIC LASS (drawn 13) were reprimanded for coming ‘in’ and tightening the field soon after the start. In this incident MIDNIGHT MAGIC (Hindu Singh) had to be checked by its rider and lost some ground.

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An enquiry was held immediately after the running of the race with particular reference to the fall of Jockey Shezad Khan from b f CHITRAKALA (Shezad Khan) some distance after the start. As the incident had no bearing on the eventual placings by the Judge, the ‘All Clear’ signal was ordered to be hoisted. Jockey Shezad Khan on examination was found to have sustained minor injuries, he was, however, declared unfit to ride for the remaining engagement of the day. In continuation of the enquiry Jockey Y S Srinath (BOJANGLES) and Jockey Shezad Khan (CHITRAKALA) were interviewed and Mr. Y S Srinath was fined a sum of Rs. 5,000/- for reckless riding in that in his endeavour to gain a favourable position he maneuvered his mount ‘outwards’ causing Jockey Shezad Khan to take evasive action by he too maneuvering his mount ‘outwards’ which resulted in him making contact with GHOST CREEK (C S Jodha) on his outside. This resulted in Jockey Shezad Khan losing balance and getting dislodged from his mount. Jockey Y S Srinath was further informed that should be ride in a similar manner in future he would be reported to the Stewards for appropriate action. MOVE TO THE FRONT (App P Tejeshwar) which was fractious in its stall was slow to begin.

HOME OF THE BRAVE (C Alford) arrived late to the start. Tr. Rutherford Alford was advised to ensure that his charge arrives on time in future. EASTERN STAR (Y S Srinath) was denied a clear run in the final 400 metres of the race due to a tightly packed field.

b h REWALDING, a declared starter in the above race, was examined by the Veterinary Officer on the morning of 9th February, 2018 and found to be lame on left hind. Under the circumstances the horse was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Tr. Jasbir Singh was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

As Jockey Shezad Khan was declared medically unfit to ride, Tr. Javed Khan was permitted to substitute Jockey Md. Azharuddin to ride his charge ALIEN. APERCUS (B L Paswan) was re-saddled at the start. CELERINO (S John) which was fractious in its stall fly jumped out from the gates resulting in the jockey losing his stirrup iron momentarily. ALIEN (Md Azharuddin) was slow to begin. Approaching the 800 m PIERCE ARROW (Afzal Khan) and TIBIDABO (Md Imran) were inconvenienced when NOBU (App P Vikram) shifted ‘outwards’. Jockey A Ashhad Asbar, the rider of ALSHAFA was momentarily denied a clear run passing the distance post due to the crowding of the field.