Results – Kolkata

CAPO DE CAPI (Mudassar Nazar) was re-saddled at the start. LOUBOUTIN (B Mahesh) and POPCORN (Dhanu S Deora) were fractious while being stalled. WHISPERING GRASS (P Trevor) was fractious in its stall. DUCHAMP (A Sandesh) was slow to begin. LESLEY (Vinay Jaiswal) fly jumped ‘out’ from the gates. The Veterinary Officer reported that CAPO DE CAPI returned bleeding from its nostrils. Tr. J E Mckeown was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

Jockey P S Chouhan, the rider of DOUBLE NINE, reported that his mount was inclined to hang ‘in’ during the final 400 metres of the race. The Veterinary Officer reported that NELSONS BLOOD returned lame on left fore. Tr. Manvendra Singh was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

HAMMER OF GOD (B Mahesh) was examined by the Veterinary Officer behind the starting gates and found to be lame on right fore. Under the circumstances the gelding was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter’s orders. Tr. Shyam S Habbu was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. KIMAYA (Dashrath Singh) was very unruly while being stalled in process the bridle came off. As there was insufficient time to replace the equipment, the filly was withdrawn before coming under Starter’s orders. The Starting Stall Certificate has been revoked by the Starter. Jockey Mohit Singh, the rider of BEAT THE BANK, when afforded an opportunity to explain the running and riding of his mount stated that he was instructed to place his mount in 3rd/4th position and do his best and that he rode his mount to the best of his ability. On questioning Tr. Jasbir Singh stated that he had instructed Jockey Mohit Singh to place the mare along the rails and to do his best. The Stipendiary Stewards after viewing the CCTV replay of the race and not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey Mohit Singh decided to fine Jockey Mohit Singh a sum of Rs. 10,000/- for failing to comply with the Trainer’s instructions and for unsatisfactory riding in that during the early and middle stages of the race he made no effort to improve his position thereby placing his mount in a position of disadvantage at the rear of the field.

PARNASSUS (Dhanu S Deora) and THE INDICATOR (B Mahesh) were slow to begin. GOLD RAY (P Trevor) was denied a clear run due to the crowding of the field in the final 400 metres of the race. Jockey R S Bhati, the rider of WHIZ AGATTA, reported that his mount hung ‘out’ during the final 400 metres and finished the race on the outer portion of the race track. The Veterinary Officer reported that ZODIAC PRINCE returned with cut injury on left hind.

AHNIKA (A Sandesh) was fractious while being stalled. Jockey A Sandesh, the rider of AHNIKA, reported that his mount was inclined to hang ‘out’ throughout the race.

dk b f ROSINA, an acceptor in the above race, was examined by the Veterinary Officer on 10th January, 2020 and found to be lame on right fore. Under the circumstances the filly was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Tr. Bharath Singh was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. STREAMING GOLD (S John) amd TENNO SHO (P Trevor) were fractious while being stalled. dk b g TENNO SHO (P Trevor) returned to the unsaddling enclosure under severe distress. The gelding was examined by the Veterinary Officer and received immediate medical intervention.

OPHION (Mudassar Nazar) was extremely fractious and refused to be stalled. Under the circumstances the gelding was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter’s orders. The Starting Stall Certificate has been revoked by the Starter.

DANEIRA (App P Vikram) jumped awkwardly ‘outwards’ losing considerable ground at the start. Tr. Raunak Banerji was advised not to accept with his charge until shown to the satisfaction of the Starter in a barrier trial during the hours of morning track work. ARASHI (A Sandesh) was slow to begin. The Veterinary Officer reported that MIDNIGHT STAR returned without right fore shoe.