Results – Kolkata

After dropping back from about the 600 metres, ABHIDHYAN finished the race detached from the field. Tr. Adhirajsingh Jodha was advised not to accept with his charge until it was capable of a better performance. SATIVUR drifted out from about the 250 metres of the race in spite of the Jockey’s best efforts. Tr. Dr. Anil Kumar was once again advised to take appropriate remedial measures. The Veterinary Officer reported that on an endoscopic examination, ABHIDHYAN was found to be suffering from EIPH Gr I.

On the morning of Thursday, 29th August, 2024 b g CLEVER HANS was examined by the Veterinary Officer and found to be suffering from fever. Under the circumstances the gelding was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Tr. Vikash Jaiswal was advised not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. Tr. Dr. Anil Kumar when asked to explain the performance of DRAGON’S GOLD in comparison to its previous race stated, “on this occasion he had the assistance of a better Jockey, the change in distance to 1600 metres also might have helped the horse”. The same was noted.

BURMESE was slow to begin. Jockey Vinay Jaiswal (TOUSSAINT) was reprimanded for coming in before the red marker.

For accepting with his charge DUBAI STATION while under medication, Tr. Patrick Quinn was fined a sum of Rs. 2,000/-. Subsequently the mare was permitted to be withdrawn. RAFFAELLO was fractious in its stall. AMALFITANA was slow to begin. BASHARAT planted, losing over a distance. The Starting Stall Certificate has been revoked. App Ankush (GIMMLER) when asked to explain his riding in the final 300 metres, stated that he was tired and could not ride out his mount. Dr. Anil Kumar, Master Trainer of App Ankush has been informed not to declare his apprentice in races till further notice. App Ankush has further been advised to report to Mr. C Alford, the Jockey Coach for guidance. The Veterinary Officer reported that RAFFAELLO returned with a right shoulder injury.

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On the morning of Thursday, 29th August, 2024, DUBAI PRINCESS, a declared starter in the above race, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and found to be suffering from painful neck swelling. Under the circumstances the filly was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Tr. Patrick Quinn was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. Jockey Hindu Singh (BANDUK WALI) was instructed to instil adequate vigour in his riding, in future. MENJOU’S MOUSTACHE was very fractious in its stall. COLONEL SAAB, MATHANGI and ALEXA were slow to begin. ALEXA ran green throughout the race and dropped back on entering the straight, finishing detached. Tr. Shafiq Khan was advised not to accept with his charge until it was capable of a better performance. AURUM dropped out of contention before entering the straight. Tr. Shyam S Habbu was informed not to accept with his charge until capable of a better performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that MENJOU’S MOUSTACHE returned with a lower jaw cut injury.