Results – Kolkata

SEVENTH STEP (Neeraj Rawal) was fractious while being stalled. DANCING LORD (C S Jodha) was slow to begin Jockey C S Jodha when queried as to the instructions received regarding the manner in which his mount b g DANCING LORD was to be ridden, stated that he was instructed by the Trainer to place his mount in 3rd/4th position during the early stages of the race and to do his best thereafter. He further stated that he was unable to place his mount as instructed during the early stages as the gelding did not exhibit any early speed. The Stipendiary Stewards noted his explanation and would be referring to this statement at the enquiry that was opened into the running and riding of the gelding in Race No. 81.

RISING FROM ASHES (App P Vikram) was fractious while being stalled. Tr. Vikash Jaiswal when afforded an opportunity to explain the poor performance of his charge ZARA GO ZARA (Vinay Jaiswal) stated that the mare had run on a number of occasions during the ensuing season which may have had an effect plus the hot climatic condition could have been the reasons for its poor performance. The Trainer was advised to get his charge examined by the Veterinary Officer and informed that the entry of the mare to run in races would not be accepted for a minimum period of 30 days after which he was to produce a fitness certificate from the Club’s Veterinary Officer. Jockey Rajendra Singh, the rider of COOL CONQUEROR, was fined a sum of Rs. 3,000/- for the excessive use of the whip (1st infringement).

OUTRIDER (Russell Xaviers) planted and took no practical part in the race. The Starting Stall Certificate has been revoked by the Starter. ALIEN (C S Jodha) was slow to begin. Jockey Hindu Singh, the rider of RUNNING HAND, was suspended from riding in races on 7th & 9th October, 2018 for the excessive use of the whip (3rd infringement).

b g RESPECT, a declared starter in the above race, was examined by the Veterinary Officer on the morning of Sunday, 30th September, 2018 and found to be suffering from fever. Under the circumstances the gelding was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Tr. Shafiq Khan was advised not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. SHEER FORCE (Akshay Kumar) and BERGAMOT (P Trevor) were fractious while being stalled. COCOANUT (App Rupal Singh) was fractious in its stall. NAUMEE (App R S Bhati) was slow to begin.

LIGHTNING STRIKES (P S Chouhan) was fractious while being stalled. COPERNICUS (Ranidan Singh) was slow to begin. ALISHAS PET (Afzal Khan) finished the race detached from the field. Tr. Manvendra Singh was advised not to accept with his charge until it was capable of a better performance.

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b c COLD FRONTIER (P S Chouhan) was examined by the Veterinary Officer behind the starting gates and found to be lame on right hind. Under the circumstances the colt was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under Starter’s orders. Tr. Patrick Quinn was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer MICHAELA (Hindu Singh) was slow to begin. Subsequent to the race day, b g DIXIE DIAMOND was examined by the Veterinary Officer and found to be lame on right hind. Tr. H S Bath was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.