Results – Kolkata

MULTI SUCCESS missed the jump and was slow into its stride. CORTADO shifted in passing the 300 metres brushing against the rails. Jockey Yash Narredu, the rider of CORTADO, was fined a sum of Rs. 5,000/- for excessive use of the whip (2nd infringement). The Veterinary Officer reported that KEITARO returned lame on left hind. Tr. Rutherford Alford was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

ALDILA was very fractious on its way to the start dislodging the rider and ran loose. Under the circumstances the gelding was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter’s orders. ASAGIRI jumped awkwardly losing approximately 2 – 3 lengths at the start.

AMALFITANA was slow to begin losing approximately 4 – 5 lengths at the start. Tr. B Rajencder Reddy was informed not to accept with his charge until passed in a barrier trial. MACCHIATO was slow to begin. BLUE CHIP was observed to drop back rapidly from about the 700 metres. Veterinary examination revealed that the right knee of the horse was fractured. As the horse was in pain and agony, it was euthanized on humanitarian grounds. App Ankush (RHAPSODY IN GREEN) was fined a sum of Rs. 2,000/- for tightening MULTISTARRER on his inside passing the 450 metres.

COOL RIDER reared up as the start was effected losing approximately 5 lengths. Tr. Neil Darashah was advised not to accept with his charge until passed in a barrier trial.

BLACK COFFEE was difficult to load. An enquiry had been opened into the running and riding of MIGHTY ZO, trained by Mr. Rutherford Alford and ridden by Jockey Arman Khan. At the conclusion of the enquiry Jockey Arman Khan was fined a sum of Rs. 10,000/- for unsatisfactory riding of his mount in that he failed to ride out his mount to complete advantage in the final 400 metres. Tr. Rutherford Alford was advised to ensure that his charges are run and ridden in such a manner that leaves no room for query. The Veterinary Officer reported that BLACK COFFEE and SEA OF CHARM returned lame on their respective right fores. Trs. Rutherford Alford and B Rajender Reddy were informed not to accept with respective charges until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.