Results – Kolkata

As there was no suitable Jockey available to substitute Jockey K Nazil who was unable to fulfil his riding engagements for the day, Tr. Patrick Quinn was permitted to withdraw his charge DON’TSTOPTHEMUSIC from the race. Tr. Sabeel Shariff was reprimanded for late arrival of his charge HORUS THE GREAT to the start thereby delaying the proceedings of the race. The Trainer was further advised to ensure that his charges arrive on time in future. SICILY which was fractious to be stalled, fly jumped awkwardly from the gates. Tr. Dr. Anil Kumar was advised to give his charge adequate gate practice before accepting with it again. ZUCARDI was difficult to load. Tr. Vikash Jaiswal was advised to give his charge adequate gate practice before accepting with it again.

RHAPSODY IN GREEN arrived late to the start thereby delaying the proceedings of the Race. As. Trainer Dr. Anil Kumar had earlier been warned and fined for the late arrival of his charges, he has now been fined a sum of Rs. 5,000/-. Jockey P Trevor (MONEY CATCHER) had to check his mount approaching the 1000 metres to avoid running into horses at the bend in a tightly packed field. Jockey A Ashhad Asbar (RHAPSODY IN GREEN) reported that his mount was hanging in throughout the race. Tr. Dr. Anil Kumar was advised to take appropriate remedial measures. The Veterinary Officer reported that COMMONWEALTH QUEEN returned without its left fore shoe.

DANDI SATYAGRAHA was examined at the starting gates at the request of the Jockey and found to be lame on left fore. Under the circumstances the gelding was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter’s orders. Tr. B Mahesh was advised not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. AMBER KNIGHT missed the jump. Tr. Ms. Arti Doctor and Jockey Yash Narredu when questioned regarding the running and riding of MAIN STREET, the Trainer stated she had instructed the Jockey to sit last, gradually improve position and to do his best in the straight as last time when the filly was positioned well up with the field, she dropped out in the final stages of the race. Jockey Yash Narredu corroborated the Trainers instructions and further stated that he was sitting behind as instructed, travelling along the rails, was committed to the pace of the race, made his move from the 600 metres but unfortunately his mount did not quicken enough as expected by him. The Stipendiary Stewards not being satisfied with the explanations tendered by the Jockey decided to fine him a sum of Rs. 50,000/- for riding an ill judged race.

KYOTO was very difficult to load. Tr. Neil Darashah was advised to give his charge adequate gate practice before accepting with it again. MAGNIFICO was slow to begin and finished detached from the field. The Veterinary Officer was requested to examine the colt and submit his report. On examination the colt was found to be lame on left hind. Tr. Aashay Doctor was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

SEA OF CHARM and CELTIC HARLEQUIN were slow to begin. Jockey Yash Narredu (AEROPOLI) reported that he had to switch course to the outside passing the 1200 metres to avoid running into the front runners and inconvenienced horses on his outside. The Jockey was reprimanded for the same and advised to exercise better control on his mounts in future.

ITALIAN GOLD was fractious in its stall. AMALFITANA was slow to begin losing approximately 2 – 3 lengths at the start. Jockey Vivek G (JEAN LAFETTE) reported loss of whip passing the 400 metres and stated that his mount was hanging out from the top of the straight. As the gelding had behaved in a similar manner in its last outing, Tr. B Mahesh was advised to take appropriate remedial measures.