Results – Kolkata

SMASH SHOT, an acceptor in the above race, collapsed and died during the morning track work on 1st April, 2024, as such the name of the gelding was withdrawn from the race. Jockey Imran Chisty (GIMMLER) reported that his mount was hanging out from about the bend and when asked for a final effort the horse had nothing much to offer, was noted. The Veterinary Officer was requested to examine IVANHOE and GIMMLER and submit his reports. On examination both the horses were found to be trotting sound.

INGRID was difficult to load. LAHINA which was very difficult to load, missed the jump. Tr. Sabeel Shariff was advised to give his charge adequate gate practice before accepting with it again. PHENOMENAL LADY dropped out from about 200 metres, eased up by its rider and finished the race detached. The Veterinary Officer was requested to examine the filly and submit his report. On examination the filly was found to be trotting sound. On the morning of 5th April, 2025 YUVI was examined by the Veterinary Officer and found to be lame on left hind. Tr. Vikash Jaiswal was advised not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

ALDILA was slow to begin. CELTIC HERLEQUIN reared up as the start was effected losing about 6 - 7 lengths at the start, thereafter finished the race detached. The Starting Stall Certificate has been revoked by the Starter. CYRENAICA jumped awkwardly outwards on to N R I FANTASY. Soon after the jump CRISTALDO came inwards on to KIND OF MAGIC and thereafter bumping on to HAPPY MORNING. OH MY DARLING denied a clear run passing the 400 metres.

CRISTALDO ran in emergency colours “All Black” as the trainer failed to produce the registered colours for the gelding. Tr. B Mahesh was charged a sum of Rs. 500/- for the same and fined a sum of Rs. 1,000/- for the lapse. EMBANKMENT jumped out awkwardly. Jockey Vinay Jaiswal (HAPPY MORNING) reported that he lost his right stirrup iron at about the 600 metres and he could not ride out his mount to complete advantage, was noted. At about 1000 metres CRISTALDO stumbled after being squeezed for space between HAPPY MORNING and THREE LITTLE WORDS.

SIR BAFFERT was slow to begin losing approximately 2 – 3 lengths at the start. RODRIGO eased up passing the 350 metres.. On examination the gelding was found to be trotting sound. The Veterinary Officer reported that KAY STAR returned with a mouth injury.

MULTISTARRER which was fractious in its stall, missed the jump. SPORTING TRAINING and FLOW ME missed the jump.