Results – Kolkata

AHNIKA (App Prathvi Singh) arrived late thereby delaying the proceedings of the race. Tr. Javed Khan was once again advised to ensure that his charges arrive on time in future. SCRIPT (Vinay Jaiswal) arrived late to the start thereby delaying the proceedings of the race. As Tr. Vikash Jaiswal was cautioned and fined on earlier occasions for the similar lapses, he has now been fined a sum of Rs. 5000/- for this instance. b g NISHK (R Ajinkya) was extremely fractious in its stall, reared up, in the process got stuck and fell down inside the gates. Under the circumstances the gelding was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under Starter’s orders. The Starting Stall Certificate of the gelding has been revoked. b m BUNTING (Amyn Merchant) got hurt on its right fore fetlock inside the starting gate after being struck by NISHK which had fallen down in the adjacent stall and was struggling to get on its feet. Under the circumstances the mare was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under Starter’s orders. Tr. Javed Khan was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. ASHWAMEGH (Sujit Kr Paswan) was difficult to load. WHISPERING GRASS (Neeraj Rawal) was fractious in its stall. An objection was lodged by Jockey Dashrath Singh, the rider of AGGRESSION placed 4th by the Judge against Jockey S Antony Raj, the rider of DEVUSHKA placed 2nd on the grounds of “coming onto me about 200 metres after the start and again in the final 150 metres of the race. If not for this interference, I would have certainly placed”. The Stewards after interviewing Jockeys Dashrath Singh and S Antony Raj, viewing the CCTV replay of the race and taking into consideration the opinion expressed by the Stipendiary Steward decided to overrule the objection. The “All Clear” signal was ordered to be hoisted. Jockey S Antony Raj, the rider of DEVUSHKA, was fined a sum of Rs. 2,500/- for allowing his horse to shift in and causing interference to AGGRESSION (Dashrath Singh) on his inside. Following the race day, b m AHNIKA was examined by the Veterinary Officer and found to be lame on right fore. Tr. Javed Khan was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

MANDOLIN (Neeraj Rawal) arrived late to the start thereby delaying the proceedings of the race. Jockey Neeraj Rawal was advised to weigh-out and release his saddle on time so that the proceedings are not delayed. Jockey Suraj Narredu, the rider of FOR EVERMORE, reported that his mount was inclined to hang out throughout the race. Tr. Vijay Singh was advised to take appropriate remedial measures as the filly had behaved similarly in its last start as well. The Veterinary Officer reported that GOLD BOND returned with a cut injury on its left hind cannon.

SHERWIN (Neeraj Rawal) arrived late to the start thereby delaying the proceedings of the race. As Tr. C Alford was cautioned and fined on earlier occasions for the similar lapses, the trainer has now been fined a sum of Rs. 5,000/- for this instance. b m WHO DARES WINS (C S Jodha) was examined by the Veterinary Officer at the starting gates at the request of the Jockey and found to be lame on right hind. Under the circumstances the mare was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under Starter’s orders. Tr. Javed Khan was advised not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. b m LOUBOUTIN (App Rupal Singh) was extremely fractious in its stall and repeatedly attempted to duck out from the gates. The mare was taken out from its stall and permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter’s orders. The Starting Stall Certificate of the mare has been revoked. CORMORANT (S Antony Raj) was difficult to load. MEMORABLE MEMORIES (Md Islam) was fractious in its stall. SHERWIN (Neeraj Rawal) which was fractious in its stall, was slow to begin. HARBOUR SUNRISE (Md Imran) stood flat footed as the start was affected losing considerable grounds at the start. The Starting Stall Certificate has been revoked.

As Jockey Shezad Khan was declared medically unfit to ride by the Medical Officer. Tr. Rutherford Alford was permitted to substitute Jockey A Merchant to ride his charge EASTERN EMPRESS. TOO MUCH POLITICS (Sujit Kr Paswan) was extremely fractious in its stall. SWIFT LADY (Md Islam) was slow to begin. SONG OF THE SOUTH (Arman Khan) jumped out awkwardly from the gates. BOLD STYLE (Suraj Narredu) and ISLAND LASS (Hindu Singh) drifted outwards when placed under pressure during the concluding stages of the race. Tr. Vijay Singh was advised to take appropriate remedial measures. EASTERN EMPRESS (A Merchant) ran detached from the field taking no practical part throughout the race. Tr. Rutherford Alford was advised not to accept with his charge until it was capable of a better performance.

GALEN (Suraj Narredu) was difficult to load. Tr. Vijay Singh was advised to give his charge adequate gate practice before accepting with it again.

SAINT PETERSBURG (Neeraj Rawal) was slow to begin. PRINCE SATSUMA (App P Vikram) missed the jump.

THE INDICATOR (App P Vikram) planted losing over a distance at the start. The Starting Stall Certificate of the horse has been revoked. The Veterinary Officer reported that ARROW returned lame on left hind. Tr. Aashay Doctor was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.