Results – Kolkata

Tr. Rutherford Alford was once again warned for failing to present himself in the saddling enclosure and paddock prior to the running of his charge LUCRETIUS. KIKATA was slow to begin. Jockey P Tejeshwar (PAL CHA, drawn 3) reported that he received an interference when HOLY GOLD (R Shelar, drawn 1) shifted outwards soon after the start, thereafter the gelding did not show any interest in the race and finished the race detached from the field. Tr. B Rajender Reddy was advised not to accept with his charge PAL CHA until it was capable of a better performance. Jockey R Shelar was reprimanded to exercise greater control over his mounts in future. HOLY GOLD dropped out of contention from about the 800 metres and finished the race detached from the field. Tr. Dr. Anil Kumar was advised not to accept with his charge until shown to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a mock race. Tr. Patrick Quinn and Jockey A Sandesh when questioned regarding the running and riding of FORTUNE WARRIOR, the Trainer stated that his instructions to the Jockey were to take a good jump and ride out his mount to his best. The Jockey corroborated the Trainer’s instructions and stated that he has ridden the colt to the best of his ability. The Stipendiary Stewards not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey A Sandesh, decided to fine him a sum of Rs. 50,000/- for incompetent riding in that he failed to infuse adequate riding effort on his mount in the last 150 metres of the race. The Jockey was informed of his right to appeal. Tr. Patrick Quinn was warned to ensure that his charges are run and ridden in such a manner that leaves no room for query. The Veterinary Officer also reported that :- (a) LUCRETIUS returned lame on its right fore. Tr. Rutherford Alford was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. (b) FORTUNE WARRIOR returned with right hind pastern injury and at the request of Tr. Patrick Quinn, post race endoscopy of FORTUNE WARRIOR was done on 21st December, 2024 and the colt was found to be suffering from EIPH-Gr 2.

Rutherford Alford was fined a sum of Rs. 2,000/- for parading his charge IVANHOE in the paddock without a tongue strap. Subsequently the equipment was put on the gelding. FELIX and ZUCARDI were fractious to be stalled. ZUMA fly jumped out from the gates. LAURUS jumped awkwardly from the gates. CLEVER HANS jumped outwards from the gates. SEA EAGLE was slow to begin losing approximately 3 – 4 lengths at the start and also lost its right fore shoe during the running of the race. Tr. Neil Darashah was advised to look into the faulty shoeing of his runners and to take remedial measures. FONDNESS OF YOU (Nikhil Naidu) did not get a clear run due to the tightening of the field in the final 400 metres. The Veterinary Officer was requested to examine FONDNESS OF YOU and submit his report. On examination the filly was found to be lame on right fore. Tr. Rajesh Narredu was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. FELIX (Imran Chisty) was tightened by PRINCE ABIR (P Tejeshwar) and SEA EAGLE (Arul J H) close to the winning post. Jockeys P Tejeshwar and and Arul J H were advised to be more careful in future.

As Jockey Antony Raj S was unable to fulfil his riding engagement for the day on medical grounds, Tr. Adhirajsingh Jodha was permitted to substitute Jockey P S Kaviraj to ride his charge KANYA RASHI. OH MY SWEETHEART and ARETHA were slow to begin losing approximately 4 – 5 lengths at the start. The saddle used on LUCKY NINE shifted forward passing the 1300 metres. Tr. B Rajender Reddy was fined a sum of Rs. 2,000/- for faulty saddling. SUPARAKIGA (A Ashhad Asbar) was denied a clear run from about the 250 metres. The Veterinary Officer was requested to examine ARETHA, EVGENIA and MONARCHY and submit his reports. On examination :- a) MONARCHY was found to be lame on right fore. Tr. Sabeel Shariff was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. b) ARETHA and EVGENIA were trotting sound.

The Veterinary Officer reported that DANDI SATYAGRAHA returned bleeding from its nostrils. Tr. B Mahesh was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.