Results – Kolkata

ARROW (Nikhil Naidu) was difficult to load. SUMMER AIR (Dashrath Singh) was slow to begin. Jockey Md Islam, the rider of MYSTIC STAR, was reprimanded for failing to improve position till well into the straight. The Jockey was further advised to ride out his mount more judiciously in future failing which strict disciplinary action will be initiated against him. The Veterinary Officer reported that CORMORANT (Amyn Merchant) returned without its right fore shoe.

FOOL PROOF (Vinay Jaiswal) planted, taking no practical part in the race. The Starting Stall Certificate has been revoked by the Starter. Tr. Vikash Jaiswal was advised not to accept with his charge until shown to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Steward in a mock race. The Veterinary Officer reported that CIRCUS QUEEN returned bleeding from its nostrils. Tr. S K Sunderji was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

EXOTIQUE (Neeraj Rawal) arrived late to the start thereby delaying the proceedings of the race. Tr. Ms. Arti Doctor was advised to ensure that her charge arrives on time in future. CLETUS (Hindu Singh) was slow to begin. Tr, Manvendra Singh and Jockey Afzal Khan when questioned regarding the running and riding of b g TOPNOTCH, the Trainer stated that he had instructed the Jockey to position his mount in mid bunch considering that he was drawn towards the outside and to do his best in the straight. The Jockey while corroborating the Trainer’s instructions could not give any plausible explanation for his failure to ride out his mount to complete advantage till well into the straight. The Stipendiary Steward not being satisfied with the explanations tendered, decided to fine the Trainer and the Jockey a sum of Rs. 5,000/- each for the unsatisfactory running and riding of TOPNOTCH. Both the professionals were further advised to ensure that their charges/mounts are run and ridden in such manner that leaves no room for query.

RAISINA STAR (Suraj Narredu) arrived late to the start thereby delaying the proceedings of the race. Tr. Vijay Singh has been advised to ensure that his charge arrives on time in future. TOO MUCH POLITICS (Vinay Jaiswal) was extremely fractious to load. In view of its behaviour Tr. Vikash Jaiswal was advised to give his charge adequate gate practice before accepting with it again. BOLD STYLE (Hindu Singh) which was difficult to load, was slow to begin.

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b c OASIS, an acceptor in the above race, was examined by the Veterinary Officer on 10th February, 2022 and found to have a painful swelling on its right fore tendon. Under the circumstances the colt was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Tr. Vijay Singh was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. EASTWOOD (Neeraj Rawal) was extremely fractious to load. Tr. C Alford was advised to give his charge adequate gate practice before accepting with it again.

AZAI (Neeraj Rawal) and AMAZONIA (Suraj Narredu) were difficult to load. COPPER (App Prathvi Singh) which was difficult to load, was slow to begin. MARCELITO (Hindu Singh) was fractious in its stall. REGENCY GOLD (Arshad Alam) was slow to begin. GUSTY LOOK (Shezad Khan) walked out of the gates, swerved around and refused to raise a race gallop, taking no practical part in the race. The Starting Stall Certificate has been revoked by the Starter. Tr. Shafiq Khan has been advised not to accept with his charge until shown to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Steward in a mock race. Following the race day ch c COPPER was examined by the Veterinary Officer and found to be lame on right fore. Tr. Javed Khan was advised not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.