Results – Kolkata

Trs. Neil Darashah and Shyam S Habbu were reprimanded for the late arrival of their charges SEA EAGLE and TORINO respectively to the start thereby delaying the proceedings of the race. The trainers were further advised to ensure that their charges arrive on time in future. TENDER HEART jumped out awkwardly from the gates.

DEVUSHKA was difficult to load. STAR JUSTICE was squeezed out soon after jump out.

Tr. Rutherford Aford was reprimanded for the late arrival of his charge XTRAVAGANT STAR to the start thereby delaying the proceedings of the race. The trainer was further advised to ensure that his charges arrive on time in future. HORNBILL which was fractious in its stall jumped out awkwardly from the gates.

Tr. C Alford was reprimanded for the late arrival of his charge EASTWOOD to the start thereby delaying the proceedings of the race. The trainer was further advised to ensure that his charges arrive on time in future. SIEGE PERILOUS was difficult to load. CAPE TANAROS fly jumped out from the gates. Jockey P Tejeshwar when questioned regarding the riding instructions on AWESOME ONE, stated that he was instructed to position his mount in the mid bunch and do his best. However, the pace of the race was too fast in the initial stages as such he had to sit at the rear end of the field. Tr. Aashay Doctor stated “I had asked the jockey to sit in the mid bunch (4- 5th) and thereafter do his best in the straight. I had also mentioned to him that the horse has a tendency to hang inside and that he should have his whip in the right hand”. While the explanations were noted, Jockey P Tejeshwar was advised to position his mounts better and leave no room for query on his mounts in future. On the morning of Wednesday, 27th September, 2023 dk b g EASTWOOD was examined by the Veterinary Officer and found to be lame on left fore. Tr. C Alford has been advised not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

EASTSIDE was slow to begin.