Results – Kolkata

NORWEGIAN WOOD was slow to begin. The Veterinary Officer was requested to examine GOOD DEEDS and submit his report. On examination the mare was found to be trotting sound.

Jockey Arman Khan (STORMY OCEAN) reported that he lost his left stirrup iron soon after the jump out which he regained after some distance, in the process the saddle used on the gelding shifted back slightly, was noted.

ZAMBEZI was slow to begin. JEAN LAFETTE fly jumped out from the gates. CLAP YOUR HANDS (Arul J H, drawn 6) and FLOW ME (Md. Sameer, drawn 8) jumped outwards and inwards respectively causing interference to MACCHIATO (Shrikant Kamble, drawn 7). Jockey P Tejeshwar (ONLY DREAMS) reported that his mount was hanging in from around the 300 metres. Tr. Aashay Doctor was advised to take appropriate remedial measures. Jockey Hasib Alam (JEAN LAFETTE) was severely reprimanded for the tender handling of his mount in the straight. JET finished the race detached from the field. Tr. Vikash Jaiswal was advised not to accept with his charge until it was capable of a better performance. Jockey R Vaibhav was advised to ride out his mounts till past the winning post. The Veterinary Officer reported that INDIAN JACK returned with injuries on both hind pastern.

SHINE played up in its stall thereby sustaining injuries on its both hind and right nostril. Under the circumstances the filly was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under Starter’s orders. Tr. Vijay Singh was advised not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer and also until shown to the satisfaction of the Starter in a barrier trial. Jockey Antony Raj S (MORANO) was fined a sum of Rs. 3,000/- for excessive use of the whip (1st infringement). An objection was lodged by Jockey Antony Raj S, the rider of MORANO placed 2nd by the Judge against Jockey Mukesh Kumar, the rider of MERLET placed 1st on the grounds of “passing the 200 metres started drifting out, at about 150 metres took my ground drifting outside, at 100 metres he bumped me and I lost my balance which cost me a certain race”. The Stewards after interviewing Jockeys Antony Raj S and Mukesh Kumar, viewing the CCTV replay of the race and taking into consideration the opinions expressed by the Stipendiary Stewards, decided to overrule the objection and let the Judge’s placings to remain unaltered. The “All Clear” signal was ordered to be hoisted. Jockey Mukesh Kumar (MERLET) was fined a sum of Rs. 3,000/- for failing to maintain a straight course during the concluding stages of the race. The Veterinary Officer reported that :- a) ENOLA HOLMES returned with right hock injury. b) KERRY GOLD returned with right shoulder injury. c) POLKA DOT returned with left eye injury. d) On the morning of 4th September, 2025 MERLET and MORANO were examined and found to be lame on their right hind and right fore respectively. Trs. S Waheed and Aashay Doctor were informed not to accept with their respective charges until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

While the loading operation of b g XTRAVAGANT STAR was on, Jockey Arman Khan reported that he was feeling sick due to a sudden cramp and he was unable to ride in the race. As there was insufficient time to substitute a Jockey, the gelding was declared a non starter. Jockey Md Imran (SPIRIT BAY) was reprimanded for riding a listless race. Md Sameer (SUPERIMPOSE) was severely reprimanded for failing to position his mount in an advantageous position till entering the straight.

KEITARO (Imran Chisty) was slow to begin. The Jockey reported that his mount was sluggish in the initial stages and not striding out freely. The Veterinary Officer was requested to examine the filly and submit his report. DUBAI KING (Md. Sameer, drawn 5) jumped outwards bumping onto IMPRESSIVE ANNIE (RS Bhati, drawn 6) which in turn went onto ROCKET (Ankush, drawn 7) soon after jump out. Jockey Md. Sameer was cautioned to exercise greater control over his mounts in future. ROCKET dropped out of contention from about the 500 metres of the race. Tr. Vikash Jaiswal was advised not to accept with his charge until it was capable of a better performance.