Results – Kolkata

CLIFFORD fly jumped out from the gates. CLEVER HANS was slow to begin. Jockey J H Arul (CLIFFORD) was reprimanded for allowing his mount to shift in passing the distance post inconveniencing QUEENSTOWN.

TIGRIO was very difficult to load. Tr. Shyam S Habbu was advised to give his charge adequate gate practice before accepting with it again. SWIFT was slow to begin. Jockey Suraj Narredu, the rider of SNOWFALL, was fined a sum of Rs.3,000/- for excessive use of the whip (1st infringement). TACTICAL COMMAND finished the race detached from the field. Tr. Aashay Doctor was advised not to accept with his charge until it was capable of a better performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that SUMMER NIGHT returned lame on right fore. Tr. Bharath Singh was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

LION QUEEN which was very fractious to go to the start, arrived late thereby delaying the proceedings of the race. The mare planted, losing consideration ground at the start and taking no practical part in the race. The Starting Stall Certificate has been revoked. On a post race veterinary examination LION QUEEN was found to be lame on left fore. Tr. Sabeel Shariff was advised not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. The tongue strap used on SWIFT LADY gave away after the loading operations had completed. As there was insufficient time to replace the same, the filly was permitted to run without a tongue strap. SPORTING TRAINER and SUN GOD missed the jump. Jockey Neeraj Rawal, the rider of COSMIC COWBOY, reported that his mount was hanging out in the straight, was noted.

ZUMA was re-saddled at the start at the request of the Jockey. DANCE ALONG was difficult to load. SEA EAGLE missed the jump. ZUMA shifted in passing the 700 metres causing SIXTY SEVEN to check and loose position. Jockey Yash Narredu was reprimanded for the same. The Jockey was further fined a sum of Rs. 5,000/- for excessive use of the whip (2nd infringement). The Veterinary Officer reported that NAUTICA returned without its left fore shoe.

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