Results – Kolkata

LESLEY (Nikhil Naidu) arrived late to the start thereby delaying the proceedings of the race. Tr. C Alford was advised to ensure that his charge arrives on time in future. PEP TALK (App P Vikram) was fractious while being stalled. Tr. R V Gowli was advised to give his charge adequate gate practice before accepting with it again. PEP TALK (App P Vikram) had to be checked when running into the heels of ARTISTE ROYAL (App Sujit Kr Paswan) approaching the 1200 metres.

APALACHEE was permitted to be withdrawn as there was no suitable replacement Jockey available to substitute Jockey P S Chouhan who was unable to fulfill his riding engagements for the day. SHIMMERING STAR (R S Bhati) was fractious while being stalled. At an enquiry held immediately after the running of the race into the running and riding of GLORIOUS LEAPS, Tr. Aashary Doctor stated that while he had no adverse comments on Jockey Mudassar Nazar’s positioning of his charge in the early and middle stages of the race, he was of the opinion that the Jockey had not performed with adequate vigour to his riding in the final 300 metres of the race. Jockey Mudassar Nazar when queried stated that he rode to the best of his ability and followed the Trainer’s instructions. The Stipendiary Stewards after reviewing the CCTV replay of the race and not being satisfied with the explanations of Jockey Mudassar Nazar and Tr. Aashay Doctor decided to :- a) Fine Jockey Mudassar Nazar a sum of Rs. 15,000/- for unsatisfactory riding of his mount GLORIOUS LEAPS. b) Caution Tr. Aashay Doctor to ensure that his charges are run and ridden in such manner that leaves no room for query, failing which he would be reported to the Stewards.

UNCROWNED KING (Suraj Narredu) fly jumped out from the gates. LUCKY FOR ME (Afzal Khan), MRS WILLY NILLY (Nikhil Naidu) and DAKSHESH (Md Imran) were slow to begin. App Rupal Singh, the rider of LUNA LUCINDA, was fined a sum of Rs. 5,000/- failing to exercise adequate control over his mount thereby allowing it to drift ‘outwards’ during the final stages of the race. Following the race b m ROLLY POLLY was examined by the Veterinary Officer and found to be lame on right fore. Tr. Manvendra Singh was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

HARRY ANGEL (Md Shabbani) was examined by the Veterinary Officer behind the starting gates and found to be lame on left hind. Under the circumstances the filly was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter’s orders. Tr. Shafiq Khan was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. ITSAMOOCOW (App P Vikram) jumped awkwardly from the gates, unbalancing its rider, refused to raise a fluent gallop for some distance and finished the race detached from the field. Tr. R V Gowli 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. FEISTY (Mudassar Nazar) was slow to begin. App P Tejeshwar, the rider of POKER PRINCE, reported that his mount was inclined to run ‘out’ throughout the race. Tr. Shafiq Khan was advised to take appropriate remedial measures. Tr. Vikash Jaiswal when afforded an opportunity to explain the improved performance of his charge dk b f CALEDONIA (App Hasib Alam) as compared to its previous outings during this season stated that :- a) The filly came under his charge approximately two months ago and the Jockeys who rode the filly in Race Nos. 73 and 103 over a distance of 2400 metres and 1600 metres respectively suggested that the filly would perform better if run over a shorter distance. Accordingly I decided to run it in a 1200 metres race today. b) Further I declared an apprentice claiming 4 kgs allowance which was also an advantage to the filly. The Stipendiary Stewards noted his explanations.

SILVER BRACELET (Suraj Narredu) was fractious while being stalled. MYSTIC WONDER (App Rupal Singh) drifted to the outer portion of the race track passing the distance post.

TOUGH ENOUGH (C S Jodha) was fractious while being stalled.

PIXEL (Md Imran) was fractious in its stall. EXOTIC LADY (App P Tejeshwar) drifted ‘outwards’ passing the 400 metres and finished the race on the outer rails. The Veterinary Officer reported that EXOTIC LADY returned lame on right fore. Tr. Vikash Jaiswal was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. RICH TRIBUTE (Afzal Khan) finished the race detached from the field. Tr. Shafiq Khan was advised not to accept with his charge until it was capable of a better performance.