Results – Kolkata

BORN TO BE SPOILT was slow to begin. LIGHT FANTASTIC (Hindu Singh) was eased up by its rider from about the 900 metres. On veterinary examination the colt was found to have sustained a fracture on its right fetlock and was given immediate veterinary attention. Later in the evening, the colt was euthanized on humanitarian grounds. The Veterinary Officer reported that BORN TO BE SPOILT returned with left eye injury.

On the morning of Sunday, 6th October, 2024, b f MATHANGI, a declared starter, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and found to be suffering from colic. Under the circumstances the filly was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Tr. Dr. Anil Kumar was advised not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. BY THE BOOK was extremely difficult to load. Tr. Shyam S Habbu was advised not to accept with his charge until shown to the satisfaction of the Starter in a barrier trial. Jockey R Shelar (MULTISTARRER) was fined a sum of Rs. 5,000/- for failing to make sufficient efforts to improve position till well into the straight. The Veterinary Officer reported that SPARKLE N SHINE returned lame on right fore. Tr. Dr. Anil Kumar was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

RHAPSODY IN GREEN and FRESH HOPE arrived late to the start thereby delaying the proceedings of the race. As Trs. Dr. Anil Kumar and B Rajender Reddy had been warned and fined earlier for the late arrival of their charges, they have now been fined a sum of Rs. 5,000/- each. MENJOU’S MOUSTACHE jumped inwards momentarily unbalancing the rider. REGENCY GOLD (R Shelar) planted losing over a distance with the rider getting off the horse. Thereafter the horse bolted rider less into the barrier injuring itself. On veterinary examination the mare was found to have sustained a fracture on its right shoulder and was euthanized on humanitarian grounds. RHAPSODY IN GREEN was left standing in the gates losing approximately six to seven lengths at the start. The Starting Stall Certificate of the mare has been revoked. SPORTING TRAINER was slow to begin. Jockey B R Kumar (FRESH HOPE) reported that his mount brushed the gates as the start was effected resulting in his leg coming off the right stirrup iron which he could regain after some distance, was noted.

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NOMITSI jumped out sluggishly losing 4 – 5 lengths at the start. Tr. Aashay Doctor has been advised not to accept with his charge until shown to the satisfaction of the Starter in a barrier trial. LADY SUNSHINE was slow to begin losing considerable ground at the start. The Starting Stall Certificate of the filly has been revoked.

PRINCE ABIR, GARNET and WONDERFUL missed the jump. Post race endoscopies of b m GARNET and b c TRUE FAITH revealed that the mare and colt suffered from EIPH – Gr 3 and EIPH - Gr 4 respectively. Trs. Sabeel Shariff and Shyam S Habbu were advised not to accept with their respective charges until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

LEATHER BACK was withdrawn from the above race with the permission of the Stewards. THOUSAND WORDS and ZUCARDI were difficult to load. KING’S RETREAT was slow to begin. Jockey P Surya (ZUCARDI) reported that his mount was hanging in for the greater part of the race, more so in the concluding stages of the race. Tr. Vikash Jaiswal was advised to take remedial measures.