Results – Kolkata

MACCHIATO which was slow to begin dropped out of contention from about the 1000 metres and trailed the field. Tr. Sabeel Shariff was advised not to accept with his charge until it was capable of a better performance. SOUL AQUARIAN stood flat footed losing about 4 – 5 lengths at the start. Jockey Neeraj Rawal when questioned, stated that his mount jumped out of the gates very reluctantly and started dropping back rapidly from the 500 metres of the race. Tr. Javed Khan was advised not to accept with his charge until it was shown to the satisfaction of the Starter in a barrier trial and until it was capable of a better performance. The Veterinary Officer was requested to examine the filly and submit his report. Post race endoscopy found no abnormalities. CARNATION was denied a clear run at about the 1000 metres of the race. Jockey Varun (SCHWARZENEGGER) reported loss of whip approaching the 400 metres of the race.

Tr. B Rajender Reddy informed the Stipendiary Stewards during the parade of horses that he had instructed Jockey Hasib Alam (LUCKY NINE) to take a 6 – 7 length lead and ride his mount from the front as the mare had performed better when ridden in such manner, was noted. LUCKY NINE dropped out of contention from about the 700 metres, trailed the field and finished the race detached from the field. Tr. B Rajender Reddy was advised not to accept with his charge until it was capable of a better performance. The Veterinary Officer was requested to examine the gelding and submit his report. On examination the gelding was found to be trotting sound. SEA SMOKE finished the race detached from the field. Tr. B Rajender Reddy was advised not to accept with his charge until it was capable of a better performance. The Veterinary Officer was requested to examine the mare and submit his report. On examination the mare was found to be trotting sound. Further, the trainer was advised to train and race his horses to ensure that they race in a competitive manner.

LA DOMINATE was fractious to be stalled. OUTLANDER which was fractious to be stalled, was slow to begin losing approximately 4 – 5 lengths at the start. Tr. Javed Khan was advised not to accept with his charge until shown to the satisfaction of the Starter in a barrier trial. WATCH MY STRIDE was slow to begin. The Veterinary Officer reported that MATHANGI returned bleeding from its nostrils. Tr. Dr. Anil Kumar was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

For failing to declare weights in respect of their charges, the following trainers were fined :- a) Rs. 2,000/- to Mr. B Rajender Reddy for his charges BLACK EAGLE and KING’S RETREAT. b) Rs. 1,000/- to Mr. L V R Deshmukh for his charge HIGH COMMAND.

As Jockey Nikhil Naidu was declared medically unfit to ride, Tr. Sabeel Shariff was permitted to substitute Jockey Md Sameer to ride his charge CASH N RUN. MIDNIGHT BLUE got stuck in the back gate which was shut prematurely by one of the handlers accidentally. The gelding was unloaded and withdrawn on veterinary advice before coming under Starter’s orders. JIMMY BEE was slow to begin losing 3 – 4 lengths at the start and was denied a clear run passing the 300 metres due to the crowding of the field. COOL DADDY was slow to begin. NOORIE brushed against the running rails passing the 400 metres of the race.

SPORTING TRAINER was very fractious inside the stalls, in the process the stirrup iron of the Jockey broke. As there was insufficient time to replace the equipment, the gelding was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter’s orders. VENENO was slow to begin. Jockey Vinay Jaiswal (TOUSSAINT, drawn 2) reported that his mount jumped inwards catching him by surprise, inconveniencing VICTORIOUS OMEN (Imran Chisty, drawn 1) on his inside, was noted. ZAMBEZI was slow to begin losing about 4 – 5 lengths at the start. Tr. Dr. Anil Kumar was advised to give his charge adequate gate practice. Further, Jockey A Ashhad Asbar (ZAMBEZI) was reprimanded for the indifferent handling of his mount after being slow off. Jockey P Trevor (ENCHANTING) reported that his mount was sluggish out of gates, was not galloping fluently in the initial stages and tending to hang out throughout the race when placed under pressure, was noted. Jockey Vishal N Bunde (CASHMERE SILK) reported that his mount was not responding from around the final bend and as such he eased up his mount passing the 300 metres. Tr. Sabeel Shariff was advised not to race his charges too frequently if they were not giving the desired results.