Results – Kolkata

b g KINDRED SPIRIT, an acceptor in the above race, was examined by the Veterinary Officer on the evening of 15th October, 2023 and found to be suffering from fever. Under the circumstances the gelding was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Tr. Rajesh Narredu was advised not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. Tr. Javed Khan was reprimanded for the late arrival of his charge ASTERIX 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. Jockey P Tejeshwar, the rider of ASTERIX, reported that his mount was hanging in for the greater part of the race. Jockey Vinay Jaiswal, the rider of YUVI, reported loss of whip passing the 300 metres.

SPACECRAFT was fractious in its stall. ANGEL LIGHT was slow to begin. An enquiry has been opened into the running and riding of ANGEL LIGHT, trained by Mr. Sabeel Shariff and ridden by Jockey Arman Khan. The Veterinary Officer reported that post race endoscopy of ANGEL LIGHT revealed the mare to have Grade 2 EIPH and on further checking on the morning of 19th October, 2023 the mare was found to be trotting sound.

Jockey Rupal Singh, the rider of DR DOOM was fined a sum of Rs. 1,000/- for allowing his mount to drift out in the final furlong of the race, more so under the use of the whip.

b g SUMMER NIGHT, a declared starter in the above race, was examined by the Veterinary Officer on 17th October, 2023 and found to be lame on left fore due to hoof puncture. Under the circumstances the gelding was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Tr. Bharath Singh was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. TIGRIO which was difficult to load was slow to begin. SAVVY CHIC, SIEGE PERILOUS and STOCKBRIDGE were extremely difficult to load. Trs. Patrick Quinn, B Mashesh and Aashay Doctor were advised not to accept with their respective charges until shown to the satisfaction of the Starter in a barrier trial. SAVVY CHIC was slow to begin. GOLDEN OAKS was slow to begin losing approximately 3 – 4 lengths at the start. Tr. Patrick Quinn was advised not to accept with his charge until shown to the satisfaction of the Starter in a barrier trial. Jockey Nikhil Naidu, the rider of TACTICAL COMMAND, reported that his whip broke during the running of the race. Tr. Patrick Quinn was fined a sum of Rs. 1,000/- for producing wrong colours in respect of his charge SAVVY CHIC. The Veterinary Officer reported that GOLDEN OAKS returned bleeding from its nostrils. Tr. Patrick Quinn was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

SONATA was fractious to be stalled.