Results – Kolkata

CLEVER HANS jumped awkwardly from the gates. Jockey Vinay Jaiswal (CLEVER HANS) reported that his mount refused to raise a gallop in the initial part of the race as in the previous run and was hanging out for the greater part of the race. Tr. Vikash Jaiswal was advised not to accept with his charge until shown to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Steward in a mock race and to take appropriate remedial measures. Tr. Rutherford Alford when questioned regarding his riding instructions to Jockey Imran Chisty on his charge MULTISTARRER, stated that he had instructed the Jockey to go to the front as there was no front running horse in this race and to do his best. On questioning, the Jockey corroborated the Trainer’s instructions. The Stipendiary Steward while noting their explanations, advised Tr. Rutherford Alford to ensure that his charge runs in a similar fashion in its future outings.

BLACK EAGLE was fractious in its stall. 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.

At the request of the Jockey, NATIONWIDE was examined by the Veterinary Officer at the starting gates. The gelding was found fit to race. DUBAI DUNES was slow to begin. SUPARAKIGA (Hindu Singh) received interference passing the 400 metres when EASTSIDE (R Shelar) shifted in. Jockey R Shelar was reprimanded for the same and warned to be more careful in future. The Veterinary Officer reported that MONARCHY returned lame on its right fore. Tr. Sabeel Shariff was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. Tr. Neil Darashah when afforded an opportunity to explain the improved performance of his charge GEORGE EVEREST as compared to its previous run in Race No. 118 held on 2nd March, 2024 stated that “regarding the perceived improved performance of GEORGE EVEREST, I would like to bring to your attention that there is no extra improved performance from GEORGE EVEREST. It is a very clear line with the second horse namely TESS, they have met on the 2nd of March 2024 in THE MYSORE RACE CLUB MILLION and run together where GEORGE EVEREST has given 1 kilo to TESS and run 3 lengths behind. On the 27th of March 2024 in the race namely THE KAIZEN HANDICAP which GEORGE EVEREST has won, he has received 5 kilos from TESS and beaten TESS by a neck. So it is very clear that it is gone according to pure handicapping. Also one more point I would like to bring to your attention that GEORGE EVEREST has also run after the guideline time of three weeks to show a little bit of improvement”. His explanation was noted.

BALANCE and NOMITSI missed the jump. SATIVUR was hanging out in the final straight. Tr. Dr. Anil Kumar has been advised to take appropriate remedial measures.

LIFE IS GOOD which was difficult to load, fly jumped out from the gates. AMBER KNIGHT was slow to begin.