Results – Kolkata

NO WORRY arrived late to the start thereby delaying the proceedings of the race. As Tr.Rutherford Alford had earlier been warned for late arrival of his charges, he has now been fined a sum of Rs. 5,000/-. CHILILADY and FULCRUM were difficult to load. ZARAFAT (P S Kaviraj, drawn 5) was squeezed at the start by TRES BIEN (S Saqlain, drawn 6) and N R I FANTASY (Mohit Singh, drawn 4). App Sonu Mishra (DUBAI STATION) when questioned regarding his riding instructions stated that he was asked to place his mount in 3rd or 4th position and to do his best in the race. The instructions were confirmed by Tr. Patrick Quinn. Not being satisfied with the riding efforts of the apprentice, more so to follow the Trainer’s instructions and for allowing his mount to unnecessarily drift out in the straight, the Stipendiary Stewards decided to suspend App Sonu Mishra from riding in races on 12th January & 17th January, 2025 for the indifferent handling of his mount. Since App Sonu Mishra had earlier been fined for similar kind of riding, Master Trainer Dr. Anil Kumar has been advised to be more discreet while permitting his apprentice to ride in races. ASAGIRI (Suraj Narredu) clipped the heels of TRES BIEN (S Saqlain) and stumbled losing position passing the 800 metres when Jockey Suraj Narredu tried to steady his mount in a tightly packed field. As it could not be established that any rider was to be blamed for the same, no action beyond noting the incident was taken. Post race endoscopy of N R I FANTASY revealed that the mare was suffering from EIPH Gr – 4. Tr. Paramjit S Jubbal has been advised not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

OISHIKA (P S Kaviraj) was fractious on its way to the start, dislodged the rider and ran the course riderless. Under the circumstances the filly was withdrawn before coming under Starter’s orders. Tr. Adhiraj Singh Jodha has been advised to school his charge better. MADRAS CHEQUE arrived late to the start thereby delaying the proceedings of the race. As Tr. Patrick Quinn had earlier been warned and fined for late arrival of his charges, he has now been fined a sum of Rs. 5,000/-. Jockey R Manish (TORTILLA CHIP) reported that his mount was leaning inside the stall on its left and brushed against the gates as the start was effected. DUBAI PRINCE was slow to begin. MATHANGI which was slow to begin, was hanging in during the final stages of the race. On jumping out from the gates JEAN LAFETTE threw its head high unbalancing the rider and lost approximately 4 – 5 lengths at the start. The Veterinary Officer reported that :- a) MATHANGI returned without right fore shoe. b) TORTILLA CHIP returned with a cut injury on its left fore arm.

DRAGON’S GOLD arrived late to the start thereby delaying the proceedings of the race. As Tr. Dr. Anil Kumar had earlier been warned for late arrival of his charges, he has now been fined a sum of Rs. 2,000/-. BLINKY BILL and WINTER AGENDA were difficult to load. MIGHTY ZO missed the jump. ALL TIME LEGEND (Kirtish Bhagat) fly jumped out from the gates. The Jockey reported that his mount was hanging out throughout the race. Tr. Rutherford Alford was advised to take appropriate remedial measures. Passing the 500 metres WONDERFUL (Shivam) which was travelling on the rails, suddenly changed course, drifted out and bumped MIGHTY ZO (Imran Chisty) which was travelling in the centre of track, thereafter clipped the heels of ALL TIME LEGEND at 400 metres. Jockey Shivam was advised to exercise greater control over his mounts in future. Jockey Imran Chisty (MIGHTY ZO) when questioned regarding his riding on his mount stated that the horse was not striding fluently some distance after the start and he steadied his mount and after regaining its rhythm the horse was finishing on in the later stages of the race, was noted. The Veterinary Officer was requested to examine DR DOOM and MIGHTY ZO and submit his report. On examinations both horses were found to be trotting sound.

OH MY DARLING arrived late to the start thereby delaying the proceedings of the race. As Tr. Patrick Quinn had earlier been warned and fined for late arrival of his charges, he was issued a final warning to ensure that his mounts reach the start on time failing which further disciplinary action will be initiated against him. BIBURY was very fractious and refused to be stalled in spite of repeated attempts, in the process the bridle used on the filly broke. As there was insufficient time to replace the equipment, the filly was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter’s orders. Tr. Neil Darashah was advised to give his charge adequate gate practice before accepting with it again. CELTIC HARLEQUIN was very difficult to load. Tr. Rutherford Alford was advised to give his charge adequate gate practice before accepting with it again. OH MY DARLING and RIMEL were slow to begin. NORWEGIAN WOOD and SATIVUR drifted out under pressure in the straight. The Veterinary Officer reported that NORWEGIAN WOOD returned without its left fore shoe.

Tr. Neil Darashah was fined a sum of Rs. 5,000/- for not declaring his charge WHITE ROSES to start after accepting with it. Subsequently the mare was permitted to be withdrawn from the race. REDOUBTABLE was slow to begin.

PANTAZI was fractious to load. CORTADO was slow to begin. SANAYA was slow to begin losing approximately 4 – 5 lengths at the start. Jockey S Saqlain (CORTADO) reported that his mount was running green throughout the race.

DUBAI STAR which arrived late to the start thereby delaying the proceedings of the race, was slow to begin. As Tr. Rutherford Alford had earlier been warned and fined for late arrival of his charges, he was issued a final warning to ensure that his mounts reach the start on time failing which further disciplinary action will be initiated against him. KAY STAR was slow to begin. GHYAMA (R Shelar) and DUBAI STAR (Imran Chisty) could not keep up with the pace in the initial stages of the race. GHYAMA dropped out of contention from about the 500 metres of the race. Tr. Shyam S Habbu was advised not to accept with his charge until capable of a better performance. Jockey Shivam (CYRENAICA) reported that his mount drifted to the outer rails passing the distance post. The Veterinary Officer was requested to examine the mare and submit his report. On examination the mare was found to be trotting sound. On the morning of Thursday, 2nd January, 2025 DUBAI STAR was examined by the Veterinary Officer and found to be lame on right fore. Tr. Rutherford Alford was advised not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

ZUCARDI was difficult to load. RHAPSODY IN GREEN was slow to begin losing approximately 4 – 5 lengths at the start. Tr. Dr. Anil Kumar was advised not to accept with his charge until shown to the satisfaction of the Starter in a barrier trial.