Results – Kolkata

ESSOS (App Sujit Kr Paswan) was very difficult to load. Tr. Bharath Singh was advised to give his charge adequate gate practice before accepting with it again. MYSTIC STAR (Md Islam) was observed to have been eased back by its rider soon after the start and was finishing on in the concluding stages of the race. On questioning, both the Trainer and the Jockey confirmed that the instructions were to ride the gelding from mid bunch, come the shortest way and to do the best in the straight, was noted. However, Tr. Manvendra Singh was advised to ensure that his charges are run and ridden in a manner that leaves no room for query. SECRET PEARL (Nikhil Naidu) swerved around immediately after passing the winning post dislodging its rider, the Jockey being caught by surprise. Further, the gelding jumped over the outer rails injuring itself. Under the circumstances Jockey Nikhil Naidu was exempted from the “weigh-in” drill. The Jockey was medically examined and declared fit to ride. On immediate veterinary examination the gelding was found to have sustained multiple cut injuries on right fore knee and both hinds.

FOOL PROOF (Md Imran) arrived late to the start thereby delaying the proceedings of the race. Tr. Vikash Jaiswal was advised to ensure that his charge arrives on time in future. FOOL PROOF (Md Imran) planted, taking no practical part in the race. The Starting Stall Certificate has been revoked by the Starter. CLIFFS OF CAPRI (App Hasib Alam) was slow to begin.

SHERWIN (H M Akshay) arrived late to the start thereby delaying the proceedings of the race. Tr. D M David was advised to ensure that his charge arrives on time in future. Jockey R S Bhati, the rider of AHNIKA, was reprimanded for failing to exercise proper control over his mount in the final straight whereby the filly drifted to the outer portion of the race track.

ch f LUMINOUS (App Hasib Alam) flipped over after leaving the paddock. The filly was extremely fractious to be stalled, reared up and flipped over again, in the process the surcingle used on it broke and was replaced. The filly was examined by the Veterinary Officer and declared fit to race. Tr. Vijay Singh was advised to give his charge adequate gate practice before accepting with it again. LUMINOUS (App Hasib Alam) jumped out awkwardly from the gates losing some ground at the start.

b f VIOLIN, an acceptor in the above race, was examined by the Veterinary Officer on 11th December, 2021 and found to be lame on right hind. Under the circumstances the filly was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Tr. Neil Darashah was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. Jockey Arshad Alam failed to fulfil his riding engagements for the day having once again missed his flight. Since the Jockey had been reprimanded and fined for similar lapses on earlier occasions, he was fined a sum of Rs. 10,000/-. Further, the Jockey has been cautioned that stricter action will be initiated against him if he continues with his unprofessional ways. In view of Jockey Arshad Alam’s inability to fulfil his riding engagement for the day, Tr. Aashay Doctor was permitted to substitute Jockey Shezad Khan to ride his charge PSYCHIC FORCE. In the process of Jockey H M Akshay trying to settle and hold back his mount CONSIGLIORI during the initial stages of the race, the saddle used on the gelding shifted forward passing the 1200 metres and the lead bag fell off passing the 800 metres. Thereafter Jockey H M Akshay eased up the gelding and did not complete the course. TUDOR HALL (A Sandesh) stumbled on the lead bag that fell off CONSIGLIORI’s saddle passing the 800 metres.

CAMELEONS IMAGE (Chethan Gowda) arrived late to the start thereby delaying the proceedings of the race. Tr. Neil Darashah was advised to ensure that his charge arrives on time in future. APNA TIME AAYEGA (Md Azharuddin) was slow to begin losing approximately 3-4 lengths at the start. IEILANI (Nikhil Naidu) was slow to begin. Jockey Nikhil Naidu, the rider of IEILANI, was fined a sum of Rs. 5,000/- for the excessive use of the whip (2nd infringement). An enquiry has been opened into the running and riding of SCARLET WITCH, trained by Mr. Vikash Jaiswal and ridden by Jockey Md. Imran.