Results – Kolkata

dk b m IMARA (Md Azharuddin) was examined by the Veterinary Officer behind the barrier and found to be lame on right fore. Under the circumstances the mare was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter’s orders. Tr. Shyam S Habbu was advised not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. HEADING GLORY (Md Islam) which was fractious in its stall drifted to the outer portion of the race track during the final stages of the race. KAARTIKEN (Rajinder Singh) was fractious in its stall. Approaching the distance post CURTIS (Sk Israil) was severely hampered causing its jockey to momentarily lose balance so also was DAKOTA DREAMER (Sandeep Rajput) hampered when ADRIATIC SEA (App P Vikram) travelling along the rails was shifted ‘outwards’ when not sufficiently clear of CURTIS and DAKOTA DREAMER. At a subsequent enquiry the respective riders were interviewed and Mr. J E Mckeown, the master trainer of App P Vikram was informed that the apprentice must report to the Jockey Coach Mr. P Alford for guidance and was not to be declared to ride in races under the RCTC Rules of Racing till such time he was permitted to do so by the Coach.