Results – Kolkata

DUBAI STAR was slow to begin. NOMITSI was slow to begin losing approximately 4 – 5 lengths at the start. Tr. Aashay Doctor was advised to give his charge adequate gate practice before accepting with it again. SICILY reared up as the start was effected losing considerable ground. Jockey Neeraj Rawal (SICILY) reported that his mount was hanging in from about the 400 metres causing inconvenience to VINALIA (Hindu Singh), was noted. The Veterinary Officer reported that SICILY returned lame on right fore. Tr. Neil Darashah was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

MSG FANTASY was slow to begin. Jockey Arman Khan (LIGHTNING CHARLIE) was reprimanded for unnecessary travelling wide from about the 600 metres and allowing his mount to drift out during the concluding stages of the race. The Jockey was further informed that like repetition would entail him for severe disciplinary action. On the morning of Wednesday, 4th September, 2024 the following horses were examined by the Veterinary Officer and reports submitted as under :- a) ARTEMIS ZELDA – lame on left fore. b) HAPPY MORNING – lame on left hind. c) HISTORIC – lame on right fore. Trs. Neil Darashah, B Mahesh and Vikash Jaiswal were advised not to accept with their respective charges until certified by the Veterinary Officer.

Tr. Rutherford Alford informed the Stipendiary Stewards that his charge REGENCY GOLD was presented late to the parade ring as Jockey R Vaibhav took considerable time to weigh out for the race. REGENCY GOLD was difficult to load. ROYAL RIDER was slow to begin. Jockey Shezad Khan (DUBAI STATION) reported that he received a check passing the 800 metres when Jockey Hindu Singh (VINAMRAO) came in. Jockey Hindu Singh was reprimanded for the same. Jockey R Vaibhav (REGENCY GOLD) was fined a sum of Rs. 10,000/- for attempting to weigh-out without a proper body protector as also without the girth and surcingle. The Jockey was further advised to refrain from indulging in such activities to avoid being reported to the Stewards for appropriate action. The Jockey was further fined a sum of Rs. 20,000/- for the tender handling of his mount from about the 500 metres till well into the straight. The Veterinary Officer reported that KAITLAN returned with right hind fetlock and heel injuries.

WHITE ROSES which was difficult to load, was slow to begin. TIGRIO was slow to begin. Jockey Mustakim Alam (STORMY OCEAN) was fined a sum of Rs. 3,000/- for excessive use of the whip (1st infringement). On the morning of Wednesday, 4th September, 2024, SIEGE PERILOUS was examined by the Veterinary Officer and found to be lame on right fore. Tr. B Mahesh was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

ROCKET MAN was difficult to load. JOKSHAN finished the race detached from the field. On veterinary examination the gelding was found to be lame on left fore. Tr. Sabeel Shariff was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. Jockey P Tejeshwar (MACCHIATO) was reprimanded for the poor finishing on his mount. The Jockey was advised to report to the Jockey Coach for appropriate remedial measures.