Results – Kolkata

dk b f FRESH HOPE, a declared starter in the above race, was examined by the Veterinary Officer on the evening of Friday, 15th December, 2023 and found to be lame on left fore. Under the circumstances the filly was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Tr. B Rajender Reddy was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary officer. GAEL which was fractious while being stalled tried to duck out and eventually flipped over inside the gate, sat down on its haunches getting stuck under the back gates, was taken out and permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter’s orders. The Starting Stall Certificate has been revoked. ROCKET MAN which was fractious to be stalled was slow to begin.

dk b g MR HUMBLE, a declared starter in the above race, was examined by the Veterinary Officer on the morning of Saturday, 16th December, 2023 and found to be lame on left hind. Under the circumstances the gelding was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds.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. FLAMINGO ROAD swerved towards the outer rails soon after jump out losing considerable ground. Jockey V R Jagadeesh explained that he was not ready when the start was effected, was noted. The Jockey was, however, advised to be alert at the start in future. Jockey J H Arul (GEORGE EVEREST) was reprimanded for allowing his mount to shift out off the rails causing interference to HELLBLAZER passing the 1000 metres. Jockey J H Arul, the rider of GEORGE EVEREST, lost his reins passing the distance post. The Jockey was advised to be more careful in future.

MEZCAL was fractious to be stalled. BLACK COFFEE jumped inwards.

SILVERITA which was fractious to be stalled jumped out awkwardly. Further Jockey Neeraj Rawal, the rider of SILVERITA reported that his mount was fading out rapidly from the 400 metres and was not making any progress thereafter, as such he eased her up, was noted.

Jockey P Tejeshwar, the rider of THIRD AVENUE, reported that his mount was hanging in from about the 300 metres and he had great difficulty in keeping it on an even keel. Tr. Ms. Arti Doctor was advised to take remedial measures before accepting with her charge again. Jockey P Tejeshwar, the rider of THIRD AVENUE, was fined a sum of Rs. 5,000/- for excessive use of the whip (2nd infringement).

TIME AND TIDE which is known to be a difficult customer played up while coming out of the parade ring and tried to bolt back to the stables, was caught up and sent to the start. Tr. Adhirajsingh Jodha was advised to adequately school his charge. GOLDEN OAKS was slow to begin losing approximately 2 – 3 lengths at the start. EASTWOOD finished the race detached from the field. Tr. C Alford was advised not to accept with his charge until it was capable of a better performance.