Results – Kolkata

ALLOWED (About) 1100 Metres (3.30/3.35) : 7 runners b h DIAMOND GOLD, an acceptor in the above race, was examined by the Veterinary Officer at the request of Tr. Rutherford Alford on 26th March, 2025 and found to be lame on right fore. Under the circumstances the horse was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. The Trainer was advised not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. ARTEMIS ZELDA ran in emergency colours “All Black” as the trainer failed to produce the registered colours for the filly. Tr. Neil Darashah was charged a sum of Rs. 500/- for the same and fined a sum of Rs. 1,000/- for the lapse. Jockey Arul J H was reprimanded for carrying whip to the parade ring in a NO WHIPS ALLOWED RACE and the same was taken away from him. INTENSE BELIEF was slow to begin losing approximately two lengths at the start. Jockey J H Arul (ARTEMIS ZELDA) reported that he rode his mount for eventual speed as instructed by the Trainer as the filly has not given the desired results when ridden up front. The Veterinary Officer was requested to examine CITY OF JOY and submit his report. On examination the filly was found to be trotting sound.

SUPERIMPOSE planted, losing considerable ground at the start. The Starting Stall Certificate has been revoked by the Starter. XTRAVAGANT STAR was denied a clear run passing the 150 metres when POWER RACER came in. Jockey Abhishek Mhatre (RAISSA) reported loss of whip passing the 300 metres. The Veterinary Officer reported that :- a) STAR CONCEPT returned lame on left hind. b) SUPERIMPOSE returned bleeding from its nostrils. Trs. Rajesh Narredu and Shafiq Khan were advised not to accept with their respective charges until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

At the request of Tr. Aashay Doctor dk b g CORTADO, a declared starter in the above race, was examined by the Veterinary Officer on the morning of 28th March, 2025 and found to be lame on left fore. Under the circumstances the gelding was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds. The Trainer was advised not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. STAR PRIDE was slow to begin. Jockey R Vaibhav (WHIRLWIND) reported that his mount was not responding to his urgings in spite of his best efforts till about the 300 metres and he could do no better, was noted.

SEASMOKE flipped over and fell on her way to the start. The mare was examined by the Veterinary Officer and found to be lame on right fore and was permitted to be withdrawn on the Veterinary Doctor’s advise. Tr. B Rajender Reddy was advised not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. SNOWPIERCER (A Ashhad Asbar) which was travelling 3- 4 horses off the fence came in at about the 500 metres and caused interference to FLYING SCOTSMAN (R S Bhati). Thereafter he failed to maintain a straight course passing the 250 metres, again inconveniencing FLYING SCOTSMAN. Jockey A Ashhad Asbar was fined a sum of Rs. 5,000/- for the interference. AEROPOLI (Hindu Singh) drifted out when placed under pressure in the concluding stages of the race. The Jockey was advised to exercise better control over his mounts in future. On the morning of 29th March, 2025 KARANVEER was examined by the Veterinary Officer and found to be lame on left hind. Tr. Rutherford Alford was advised not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

Jockey Imran Chisty (MULTISTARRER) reported that his mount jumped awkwardly in the process he brushed his right leg against the gate. TORTILLA CHIP was observed to shift in and tighten FLOW ME passing the 700 metres. Jockey Suraj Narredu was reprimanded for the same. The saddle used on FORTUNE WARRIOR shifted back during the running of the race. Tr. B Rajender Reddy has been fined a sum of Rs. 5,000/- for faulty saddling. The Veterinary Officer reported that TORTILLA CHIP returned lame on right fore. Tr. Rajesh Narredu was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.