Results – Kolkata

THALAMES was slow to begin. IMPERMANENCE missed the jump. App Faizan Khan, the rider of IMPERMANENCE, was fined a sum of Rs. 5,000/- for coming in passing the 800 metres causing ZUKOR to clip the former and drop back. Jockey R Shelar (REGENCY GOLD) reported that his mount which was slow to begin, was denied a clear run in the last 250 metres of the race as such he could not ride out his mount to complete advantage. The Veterinary Officer reported that :- a) IMPERMANENCE returned lame on left fore. Tr. Shafiq Khan was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. b) INDIAN TIGER returned without its right fore shoe. c) WELLALAGE returned with a gum injury.

At the request of Tr. Dr. Anil Kumar b c LIBAN, a declared starter in the above race, was examined by the Veterinary Officer on the evening of 15th February, 2024 and found to be suffering from urticaria. Under the circumstances the colt was permitted to be withdrawn. Tr. Dr. Anil Kumar was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. CASTILLO was very difficult to load. Tr. D M David was advised to give his charge adequate gate practice before accepting with it again. Further, the Veterinary Officer reported that CASTILLO returned lame on right fore. Tr. D M David was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. DIAMOND GOLD was difficult to load. KIKATA was slow to begin.

OH MY SWEETHEART reared up in the parade ring and fell on its haunches. The filly was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed fit to race. ROCKET MAN was fractious to be stalled. DUBAI DUNES was slow to begin. MSG FANTASY stood flat footed as the start was effected losing considerable ground at the start. The Starting Stall Certificate has been revoked. OH MY SWEETHEART (App Faizan Khan) shifted in during the last 50 metres of the race bumping into HELLBLAZER. The Veterinary Officer reported that A WINK ANNDA SMILE returned lame on left fore. Tr. Dr. Anil Kumar was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

BURMESE and AMBER KNIGHT were slow to begin losing about 2-3 lengths at the start. FOREVER TOGETHER dropped out of the race completely from about the 600 metres and finished the race detached from the field. On veterinary examination the rig was found to be lame on left hind. Tr. Rajesh Narredu was informed not to accept with his charge until further advice.

As Jockey Md. Akram was declared medically unfit to ride, Tr. Dr. Anil Kumar was permitted to declare Jockey Ayaz Khan to ride his charge CAIRO. BORN TO BE SPOILT and CAIRO were slow to begin. Jockey Nikhil Naidu once again reported that his mount AXIS dropped out from about the 500 metres and had nothing to offer when asked for a final effort. Tr. Narendra Lagad was advised not to accept with his charge until capable of a better performance.

Tr. Sabeel Shariff was reprimanded for the late arrival of his charge DRD which delayed the proceedings of the race. The Trainer was further advised to ensure that his charges arrive on time in future. CELTIC HARLEQUIN (Nikhil Naidu) was fractious in its stall and reared up dislodging its rider who was remounted. AMALFITANA reared up as the start was effected losing considerable ground at the start. The Starting Stall Certificate has been revoked. SHEZ R STAR and WHISTLE BLOWER were slow to begin. App Faizan Khan (WHISTLE BLOWER) was severely reprimanded for allowing his mount to drift out from about the 300 metres under the use of the whip with his mount finishing the course on the outer rails. The Veterinary Officer reported that STAR JUSTICE returned lame on right fore. Tr. Shafiq Khan was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.