Results – Kolkata

RAFFAELLO was slow to begin. On return from the race Jockey Shezad Khan (KING’S RETREAT) reported that he could not ride out his mount in the concluding stages of the race as he was feeling dizzy. On immediate medical examination he was declared unfit to ride. The Jockey was advised not to accept any ride until certified fit by the Medical Officer. Jockey Suraj Narredu reported loss of whip passing the 300 metres.

KAY STAR and ALDILA arrived late to the start thereby delaying the proceedings of the race. As Tr. Rutherford Alford had been warned earlier for late arrival of his charge, he has now been fined a sum of Rs. 2,000/- for the lapse. FAST APPROACH bolted on its way to the start completing a full circuit of the course. The gelding was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter’s orders. Tr. Shyam S Habbu has been advised to take remedial measures. OISHIKA was slow to begin. CELTIC HARLEQUIN (drawn 5) fly jumped out from the gates taking OISHIKA (drawn 7) out.

b f THREE LITTLE WORDS, a declared starter in the above race, was examined by the Veterinary Officer on the morning of 28th September, 2025 and found to suffering from swelling on right fore. Under the circumstances the filly was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Tr. Patrick Quinn was advised not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. FULCRUM missed the jump. Jockey Nikhil Naidu (CASHALAIKA) reported that his mount was dropping back rapidly from about the 700 metres and observed to have bled from its nostrils as such he did not put pressure on her. The Veterinary Officer confirmed that the filly bled from its nostrils. Tr. Sabeel Shariff was advised not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. Jockey Md. Imran (SPIRIT BAY) reported that his mount dropped back from about the 500 metres and did not have much to offer in the final straight, was noted. FULCRUM dropped out of contention from about the 300 metres and almost stopped galloping. Tr. Shafiq Khan was advised not to accept with his charge until it was capable of a better performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that CITY OF JOY returned with a left hind fetlock injury.

DON’TSTOPTHEMUSIC and OH MY SWEETHEART were slow to begin. JET (App Prashanth Thapa) was slow to begin losing approximately 4 - 5 lengths, thereafter the apprentice did not make any effort to improve position at any stages of the race. Tr. Vikash Jaiswal has been advised not to accept with his charge until shown to the satisfaction of the Starter in a barrier trial. Further Master Trainer Mr. Neil Darashah was advised to be more discreet in accepting the rides for his App Prashanth Thapa. DON’TSTOPTHEMUSIC (App Aleemuddin) drifted out to the outer rails from about the 200 metres. Tr. Patrick Quinn was advised to take appropriate remedial measures in consultation with the Veterinary Officer. The Veterinary Officer reported that OH MY SWEETHEART returned with a right shoulder injury.

NATURAL GRACE was slow to begin. WORDSMITH planted taking no practical part in the race. The Starting Stall Certificate has been revoked by the Starter. Tr. Dr. Anil Kumar has been advised not to accept with his charge until shown to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a mock race. Jockey Akshay Kumar (MYSTICAL DAWN) reported that his mount drifted out from the distance post onto the outer rails in spite of his best efforts to keep it on a straight path. Tr. L V R Deshmukh has been advised to take appropriate remedial measures in consultation with the Veterinary Officer. RODRIGO dropped out of contention from about the 800 metres and finished the race detached from the field. The Veterinary Officer has been requested to examine the gelding & submit his report and on examination it was found to be trotting sound. Tr. B Rajender Reddy was advised not to accept with his charge until it was capable of a better performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that NATURAL GRACE returned with a right shoulder injury.

Jockey A Ashhad Asbar (SNOWPIERCER) was warned for dropping his hands before passing the winning post, though on a beaten horse.

For declaring wrong weight in respect of his charge HIGH COMMAND, Tr. L.V.R. Deshmukh was fined a sum of Rs. 1,000/-. For failing to declare weight in respect of their respective charges, following Trainers were fined as under :- Name of Horse Trainer Amount of Fine THIRD AVENUE Ms. Arti Doctor Rs. 1,000/- VINCENT VAN GOGH B Rajender Reddy Rs. 1,000/- CASHIUS GOLD and CHOPIN Patrick Quinn Rs. 2,000/- GOOD DEEDS Rajesh Narredu Rs. 1,000/- CASHIUS GOLD, an acceptor in the above race, was examined by the Veterinary Officer on 26th September, 2025 and found to be lame on left fore. Under the circumstances the gelding was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Tr. Patrick Quinn was advised not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. The saddle used on VINCENT VAN GOGH (Vishal N Bunde) shifted forward passing the 900 metres, the rider not being able to give complete assistance to his mount. Tr. B Rajender Reddy was fined a sum of Rs. 5,000/- for faulty saddling. The Veterinary Officer reported that VINCENT VAN GOGH returned with right shoulder aberration.

DUBAI SAFARI planted and swerved around dislodging the rider. The Starting Stall Certificate has been revoked. SANAYA stood flat footed as the start was effected losing approximately 5 - 6 lengths. Tr. Bharath Singh was advised not to accept with his charge until shown to the satisfaction of the Starter in a barrier trial. RACING RULER drifted out passing the distance post, more so under the use of the whip. Jockey A Sandesh has been advised to exercise greater control over his mounts in future. Akshay Kumar (ARABESKA) was fined a sum of Rs. 3,000/- for excessive use of the whip (1st infringement). The Veterinary Officer reported that ELEANORA returned with a left fore cannon injury.

The bit used on VENENO broke on its way to the start with the mare dislodging the rider and running away from the course. The mare was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter’s orders. Tr. B Rajender Reddy was advised to be more careful with his racing equipments. VOICE OF A DREAM was slow to begin. FLOW ME was slow into its stride losing approximately 5- 6 lengths at the start. Tr. Shyam S Habbu was advised not to accept with his charge until shown to the satisfaction of the Starter in a barrier trial. Jockey Vishal N Bunde (PAULITE WARRIOR) reported that he may have accidentally struck Jockey Varun with the whip before passing the winning post. The same being confirmed by Jockey Varun, no action beyond noting the incident, was taken

QUEEN OF MAFIA and MAHLAGHA missed the jump.