Results – Kolkata

G AURISH (Nikhil N aidu) was fractious while being stalled. Jockey Neeraj Rawal, the rider of b f SHIVALIK SIGHT, reported that he was unable to get a clear run during the final 400 metres of the race. An enquiry has been opened into the running and riding of b f SHIVALIK SIGHT , trained by Mr. Vijay Singh and ridden by Jockey Neeraj Rawal.

ALYSSA (Neeraj Rawal) arrived late to the start thereby delaying the proceedings of the ra ce. Tr. Vijay Singh was advised to ensure that his charge arrives on time in future.

SEVENTH STEP (App R S Bhati) was fractious while being stalled. RUSTLER (Hindu Singh) planted losing considerable ground at the start. The Starting Stall Certificate has been revoked by the Starter. When afforded an opportunity to explain the improve d performance of his charge b g BAMBINI FESTA (I Khan) as compared to its previous run s , Tr. Javed Khan stated that : - a) The gelding had not performed up to mark during the hot weather period as i t was an extremely dry coated animal . b) T he present cool climatic condition s is more conducive for a better performance, hence he accepted the gelding to run in a 16 00 metres race which is more suited to the animal . c) The gelding was not fancied by the stable considering its previous poor perfor mances. d) Other than this he could give no other plausible explanation for the improved performance . The Stipendiary Stewards taking into account the gelding’s previous running records de cided to take no further action on this occasion other than noting his explanations. However, Trainer Mr. Ja ved Khan was advised to ensure that the gelding performs with a degree of consistency. The Veterinary Officer reported that I TOLD YOU KNOW returned bleeding from both nostrils. Tr. J E Mckeown was informed not to accept with his charg e until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

ALLDERO (Dashrath Singh) and AVARUA (Hindu Singh) were fractious while being stalled. DROGO (Md Imran) was slow to begin.

TIBERON (Hindu Singh) was fr actious while being stalled. BANG BANG (App P Vikram) was slow to begin. App P Vikram, the rider of BANG BANG, reported that his mount was hanging ‘ out ’ throughout the race. However, the apprentice was cautioned for tender handling of his mount during the race.

FAB IOLA (Hindu Singh) was fractious while being stalled. JORELL (Vinay Jaiswal) was slow to begin. Some distance after the start SCARLET EMPEROR (App Suj it Kumar Paswan) was severely check ed by its Jockey when MOIRA (Afzal Khan) was carried ‘ inwards ’ by GIMME CREDIT (App P Tejeshwar) . At a subsequent enquiry App P Te j eshwar was shown the CCTV replay of the race and fined a sum of Rs. 2,5 00/ - for coming ‘ in ’ sharply when not adequately clear of the other runners .

MY LADY LUCK (V inay Jaiswal) was slow to begin losing approximately two lengths at the start. Jockey Ajeet Kumar, the rider of DANCING PRINCE, was r eprimanded for the tender handling of his mount during the final 400 metres of the race.