Results – Kolkata

Due to a mechanical malfunction the starting gates suddenly opened while loading operations were underway, in the process MEZCAL dislodged Jockey Dashrath Singh and bolted riderless. MAKHTOOB also bolted and could not be brought to a halt by Jockey Akshay Kumar and ran the course as such. Both the runners were declared non-starters. Jockey Dashrath Singh was examined by the Medical Officer and declared unfit to fulfill his remaining riding engagements for the day. The starting gates were checked again and the horses were re-stalled. ONLY YOU and CASTILLO were difficult to load. Jockey Imran Chisty, the rider of PISA, reported that his mount stumbled soon after the start, was noted. The Veterinary Officer reported that AGOSTINO CARRACCI returned with a cut injury on its mouth.

DELPHINI which was difficult to load, missed the jump. Jockey Sujit Kr Paswan, the rider of THOUSAND WORDS, reported that his mount was leaning in and looking for support soon after the start in spite of his efforts to keep it on a straight course, was noted. The Veterinary Officer reported that PEPPER returned bleeding from its nostrils. Tr. Aashay Doctor was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

PROSPEROUS PRINCE and NEW HUSTLE were difficult to load. EDMUND was slow to begin. App Prathvi Singh, the rider of NEW HUSTLE, reported that his mount suddenly dropped out of the race passing the 600 metres, was noted. Tr. Vijay Singh and Jockey Hindu Singh when questioned regarding the running and riding of PROSPEROUS PRINCE, both the professionals stated that since in its last runs when the colt was ridden from the front, it had met one better, they had decided to run the colt from off the pace today. While their statements have been noted for future reference, the enquiry into the running of PROSPEROUS PRINCE shall be continued.

HERO OF THE EAST was fractious inside the gates, reared up and sat down on its haunches. The gelding was taken out, examined by the Veterinary Officer and found to be lame on left hind. Under the circumstances HERO OF THE EAST was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starters orders. Tr. R H Sequeira was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

On the morning of Wednesday, 1st March, 2023 b g INDIAN STAR, a declared starter in the above race, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and found to be lame on left fore. Under the circumstances the gelding was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Tr. Vikash Jaiswal was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. REAGAN was slow to begin. ALGOZE was hanging out from about the 600 metres. Tr. Shyam Habbu was advised to take appropriate remedial measures. Jockey Vinay Jaiswal, the rider of ASHWAMEGH, was reprimanded for repeatedly looking over his shoulders while rounding the final bend for no apparent reason. The Jockey was further warned and informed that a strict watch will be kept on his future riding. Jockey Sujit Kr Paswan, the rider of OUR CHOICE, was reprimanded for the improper use of the whip . The Veterinary Officer reported that COPPER returned lame on right fore. Tr. C Alford was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.