Results – Kolkata

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DAKSHESH (Nikhil Naidu) was fractious while being stalled. MONTECASINO (Ajeet Kumar), MIDNIGHT MAGIC (Hindu Singh) and AUNTY’S BOY (Sk Israil) were slow to begin. SORBONNE (App P Tejeshwar) which was fractious while being stalled trailed the field home. Tr. Shafiq Khan was advised to get his charge examined by the Veterinary Officer and report ailment, if any and not to accept with the filly until it was capable of a better performance. SPRINKLES (App R S Bhati) finished the race detached from the field. Tr. Aashay Doctor was advised not to accept with his charge until it was capable of a better performance. Jockey Ajeet Kumar, the rider of MONTECASINO, was severely reprimanded for allowing his mount to shift ‘out’and make contact with ITSAMOOCOW (Md Islam) approaching the distance post. Tr. D M David when afforded an opportunity to explain the improved performance of his charge HURRICANE STORM as compared to its previous outing in Race No. 40 run on 13th August, 2019 stated that :- a) He was pleasantly surprised with the victory. b) The drop in rating by 3 points plus the 3 kgs allowance by declaring an apprentice made a significant advantage in the weight as compared to its previous run. The Stipendiary Stewards noted his explanation.

At the request of Tr. Sarfaraz Khan, b m MOIRA a declared starter in the race, was examined by the Veterinary Officer at 2.15 P.M. and found to be lame on right fore. Under the circumstances the mare was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Tr. Sarfaraz Khan was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. SCORPION QUEEN (App Rupal Singh) was slow to begin. COCOANUT (Rajendra Singh) which was fractious in its stall reared up as the start was given thereby losing considerable ground. Jockey C Alford, the rider of GLORIOUS LEAPS, when afforded an opportunity to explain the running/riding of his mount stated that he was instructed to place his mount in 3rd/4th position and to do his best. However, he was unable to position his mount as instructed due to lack of speed of the horse and thereafter in spite of his best efforts the horse did no response adequately to his urgings throughout the race. The Stipendiary Stewards noted his explanations. App Sujit Kr. Paswan, the rider of THE LAST JUDGMENT, was fined a sum of Rs. 3,000/- for the excessive use of the whip (1st infringement).

ANGEL GRACE (Hindu Singh) was fractious while being stalled. ROSINA (S Zervaan) was slow to begin.

CASTLEBRIDGE (Nikhil Naidu) was fractious while being stalled.

COUP DE GRACE (Satish Nayak) which was extremely fractious while being stalled, escaped from the handlers and was captured after galloping around the course. Under the circumstances the gelding was withdrawn from the race. The Starting Stall Certificate has been revoked by the Starter. WHITEWALKER (App Sujit Kr Paswan) stood flat footed as the start was given losing considerable ground at the start. The Starting Stall Certificate of the gelding has once again been revoked by the Starter. The Stipendiary Stewards observed that BIG STAR, ridden by Jockey B Mahesh, had travelled unnecessarily wide throughout the running of the race and questioned Jockey B Mahesh to explain the running/riding of his mount. The Jockey stated that he was instructed to place his mount 3 horses off the inner fence during the various stages of the race and if it were not for these instructions he would have definitely raced his mount much closer to the inner rails. On questioning Tr. Raunak Banerji stated that he will be instructing all his future riders on this horse to keep away from the inner fence by approximately the width of two horses. The Stipendiary Stewards noted their explanations and informed Tr. Raunak Banerji that the future running of this horse would be closely monitored.