Results – Kolkata

REGENCY GOLD was fractious in its stall. TRES BIEN missed the jump. Jockey Rafique Sk (CRISTALDO) reported that the saddle used on his mount shifted back passing the 1000 metres. Tr. B Mahesh was fined a sum of Rs. 2,000/- for faulty saddling. The Veterinary Officer reported that CRISTALDO returned lame on right fore. Tr. B Mahesh was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

At the request of the Jockey THALAMES was examined by the Veterinary Officer, the horse was found fit to race. THALAMES was slow to begin. Further, Jockey V R Jagadeesh stated that his mount was not striding fluently as such he eased it up immediately. The Veterinary Officer was requested to examine the horse and submit his report. FLAMINGO ROAD was fractious to be stalled. The Veterinary Officer reported that FORTUNE WARRIOR returned lame on left hind. Tr. Patrick Quinn was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

The Veterinary Officer reported that DRAGON’S GOLD returned lame on left fore. Tr. Dr. Anil Kumar was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

IRON CLAD was slow to begin.

BLINKY BILL was difficult to load. BLACKSTONE which was re-saddled at the start, was slow to begin. ALL TIME LEGEND was slow to begin. BASHARAT stood flat footed as the start was effected losing considerable ground at the start. The Starting Stall Certificate has been revoked by the Starter. Jockey Vivek G (PARKER) reported that he was denied a clear run during the concluding stages of the race due to the crowding of the field.

ALMAS planted and thereafter swung around as the start was effected, dislodging the rider. The Starting Stall Certificate has been revoked by the Starter. Further, Tr. Vikash Jaiswal has been advised not to accept with his charge until shown to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Steward in two mock races. DUBAI DUNES and PYRGOS were slow to begin losing 3 – 4 lengths at the start. Trs. D M David and Aashay Doctor were advised not to accept with their respective charges until shown to the satisfaction of the Starter in a barrier trial. VINAMRAO jumped outwards bumping into SEPTIMUS SEVERUS. Jockey Rafique Sk (SEPTIMUS SEVERUS) reported that he lost his right stirrup iron passing the 1100 metres which he regained after a furlong, was noted. A Stewards enquiry was held immediately after the running of the race, with particular reference to the jump out of SPECULATOR. Having considered the evidence tendered by Jockey P Trevor, the Starters, taking into consideration the recommendation of the Stipendiary Steward and acting on their own observations after repeatedly viewing the CCTV replay of the race, the Stewards were convinced that b h SPECULATOR turned its head to the right within fractions of a second before the start was effected and thereby was slow to begin. The Stewards decided that no further action was required into the incident. Thereafter, “all clear” signal was hoisted. YAWAR was observed to trail the field and finished the race detached. The Veterinary Officer was requested to examine the gelding and submit his report. The Veterinary Officer reported that YAWAR and PRIMO VICTORIA returned lame on their left fore and left hind respectively. Trs. Narendra Lagad and Rutherford Alford were informed not to accept with their respective charges until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. App Varun (MSG FANTASY) reported loss of whip around the 250 metres.