Results – Kolkata

MARCOLINI missed the jump.

Tr. Patrick Quinn was reprimanded for the late arrival of his charge HORUS THE GREAT to the start thereby delaying the proceedings of the race. The trainer was further advised to ensure that his charges arrive on time in future. JOKSHAN, DUBAI PRINCE, ALGOZE and SICILY were difficult to load. Jockey R S Bhati (ALGOZE) reported that his mount was slow to begin. An objection was lodged by Jockey Neeraj Rawal, the rider of SICILY placed 2nd by the Judge against Jockey Antony Raj S, the rider of WONDERFUL placed 1st on the grounds of “passing the 500 metres the winner came sharply on to horse No. 3 (JOKSHAN) and after that he took my ground for which I checked and had to stop riding which cost me a certain race”. The Stewards after interviewing Jockeys Neeraj Rawal and Antony Raj S, viewing the CCTV replay of the race and taking into consideration the opinion expressed by the Stipendiary Stewards, decided to overrule the objection and let the Judge’s placings to remain unaltered. The “All Clear” signal was ordered to be hoisted. Jockey Arman Khan (JOKSHAN) was fined a sum of Rs. 10,000/- for riding in snatches whereby he appeared to be cutting the pace with SICILY aimlessly till the final bend. The Jockey was further advised not to repeat this kind of undesirable riding. DUBAI PRINCE finished the race detached from the field. Tr. Shafiq Khan was advised not to accept with his charge until it was capable of a better performance.

CYRENAICA was difficult to load. MONARCHY planted losing over a distance. The Starting Stall Certificate has been revoked. Further, following the race day morning the gelding was examined by the Veterinary Officer and found to be lame on right fore. Tr. Sabeel Shariff was advised not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. Jockey Mustakim Alam (XTRAVAGANT STAR) reported that his mount jumped out awkwardly throwing its head around, in the process he bumped into JAHZARA and STITCH IN TIME on his outside. He further added that he was disbalanced and lost his right stirrup iron which he could regain after some strides, was noted. Tr. Rutherford Alford was advised to take appropriate remedial measures to improve the gelding’s gate manners. Jockey P Surya (CYRENAICA) was reprimanded for shifting course to the outside passing the 150 metres causing a check to KING ROGER.

ETERNAL PRINCESS arrived late to the start with the grooms making no efforts to reach the gates on time, thereby delaying the proceedings of the race. As Tr. Rajesh Narredu had been warned earlier for late arrival of his charges to the start, he has now been fined a sum of Rs. 2,000/-. THOUSAND WORDS arrived late to the start thereby delaying the proceedings of the race. As Tr. Patrick Quinn had been fined and warned earlier for late arrival of his charges to the start, he has now been fined a sum of Rs. 2,000/-. Tr. Rutherford Alford was reprimanded for the late arrival of his charge ALL TIME LEGEND to the start thereby delaying the proceedings of the race. The trainer was further advised to ensure that his charges arrive on time in future. LA DOMINATE was difficult to load. LEATHER BACK was very difficult to load. Tr. Neil Darashah was advised to give his charge adequate gate practice before accepting with it again. The explanation of Jockey Yash Narredu (BUCKLEY) that he was inconvenienced by ALL TIME LEGEND which jumped outwards and had to perforce ride his mount off the pace, thereafter when he pulled out his mount for a final effort he was further interfered by ETERNAL PRINCESS passing the distance post but for which his mount would have finished much closer at the finish, was noted. Jockey Anthony Raj S (LA DOMINATE) reported that he had to steady his mount passing the 800 metres to avoid clipping DR DOOM and in the process may have tightened ALL TIME LEGEND for room on his inside which bounced back off the rails onto him, was noted. Jockey P Surya (ETERNAL PRINCESS) was fined a sum of Rs. 2,000/- for allowing his mount to drift out, more so under the use of the whip, passing the distance post inconveniencing BUCKLEY on his outside. Jockey Hindu Singh (THOUSAND WORDS) reported that his mount was hanging out in the straight in spite of his best efforts.

RIMEL stood flat footed as the start was effected losing considerable ground at the Start. The Starting Stall Certificate has been revoked. PRINCE ABIR and SPORTING TRAINER were slow to begin. Jockey P Surya (JEAN LAFETTE) reported that his mount brushed against the gates as the start was effected. Jockey Yash Narredu (ZUCARDI) reported that his mount was hanging in throughout the final straight and he could not ride him out to complete advantage, was noted. Tr. Aashay Doctor was advised to take appropriate remedial measures in consultation with the Veterinary Officer. Jockey P Uday Kiran (STUNNING FORCE) was reprimanded for the poor handing of his mount in the final straight.