Results – Kolkata

DUCHAMP (C S Jodha) was fractious while being stalled. The saddle used on POWER OF FREEDOM (App P Vikram) shifted forward passing the 1000 metre marker as such the apprentice was unable to ride his mount to complete advantage. Tr. Sarfaraz Khan was fined a sum of Rs. 2,000/-for faulty saddling.

BOTSWANA STAR (Dashrath Singh) was fractious while being stalled.

b g PRINCE OF HEART, a declared starter in the above race was examined by the Veterinary Officer on the morning of Wednesday, 26thDecember, 2018 and found to be lame on left fore. Under the circumstances the gelding was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Tr. D M David was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. DEVOTION (App R S Bhati) was slow to begin. Jockey Neeraj Rawal, the rider of b g PANCHOVILLA, reported that despite his best efforts the gelding failed to improve its position during the final stages of the race and that he was of the opinion that the gelding needed some change in equipment. Tr. Vijay Singh was advised to take appropriate remedial measures.

For failing to declare weight in respect of their charges INTERSTELLAR, COPERNICUS and OCCITAN, Trs. Manvendra Singh, Javed Khan and J E Mckeown were fined a sum of Rs. 500/-each.

FORTUNE EXPRESS (App Rupal Singh) and THE TALISMAN (App R S Bhati) were slow to begin. Jockey P S Chouhan, the rider of MYGRATOR, when afforded an opportunity to explain the running of his mount stated that :- a) He was instructed to place his mount in 3/4thposition and to do his best thereafter. b)On jumping out from the gates he placed his mount as instructed, however, soonafter the start he was squeezed for room when GRYFFINDOR (Dashrath Singh) shifted in and the gelding dropped position which he could regain somehow during the final stages of the race. The Stipendiary Stewards while noting the Jockey’s his explanations, decided to open an enquiry into the running and riding of b g MYGRATOR. The Veterinary Officer reported that MULTIPLE returned bleeding from both nostrils. Tr. Vijay Singh was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the VeterinaryOfficer.

CAPO DE CAPI (Neeraj Rawal) arrived late to the start. Tr. ShyamS Habbu was advised to ensure that his charge arrives on time in future. An enquiry was held immediately after the running of the race with particular reference to the fall of FABIENNE (App P Vikram) at the starting gates. At the conclusion of the enquiry it was established that the fall was accidental and no blame could be attached to any rider, hence, ‘All Clear’ signal was ordered to be hoisted. Jockey Neeraj Rawal, the rider of CAPO DE CAPI, when given an opportunity to explain the running of his mount stated that while exiting from his stall he brushed against the inner portion of the stall and lost his left stirrup iron which he regained after some distance. He further stated that he was of the opinion that the gelding did not require the use of a cross nose band (XNB) as it appeared to be uncomfortable with that equipment and that he had brought this to the attention of the Trainer. The Stipendiary Stewards made note of his explanations.