Results – Kolkata

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KINDRED SPIRIT reluctantly jumped out from the gates. Jockey Hasib Alam was advised to be more alert at the start. Tr. Shafiq Khan when questioned regarding the improved performance of his charge CHILILADY as compared to its previous outing in Race No. 28 held on 23rd November, 2025, stated that :- a) In its last run in spite of being drawn 14, the mare managed to run in the first three horse bunch, till past the bend. b) There were no common horses in this race. c) If you go through the performances of the other runners you will find that except for JAMAICA which returned lame, the other runners did not have much of a form to go by. Two horses were running for the first time this season after coming from Bangalore. So it was an open race. d) I was quietly confident that after a break of almost two weeks and with the smaller field, she would run a good race and it ran as per expectations. While noting his explanations, Tr. Shafiq Khan was advised to ensure that his charges run with a degree of consistency in future. The Veterinary Officer reported that JAMAICA returned lame on its left fore. Tr. Javed Khan was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

CASHMERE SILK arrived late to the start thereby delaying the proceedings of the race. As Tr. Sabeel Shariff had earlier been warned and fined for late arrival of his charges, he has now been given a final warning to school his charges better and ensure they reach the starting gates on time to avoid stricter disciplinary action. At the request of Jockey Vinay Jaiswal, CASHALAIKA was re-saddled at the start. NORTHBOUND was slow to begin. Jockey Nikhil Naidu reported that his mount CASHMERE SILK which jumped outwards from the gates, was hanging out from about the 600 metres of the race. Tr. Sabeel Shariff was advised to take immediate remedial measures in consultation with the Veterinary Doctor. An objection was lodged by Jockey Shezad Khan, the rider of DUBAI KING placed 2nd by the Judge against Jockey M S Deora, the rider of CYRENAICA placed 1st on the grounds of “from the 300 metres to the winning post he took me out which cost me a certain race”. The Stewards after interviewing Jockeys Shezad Khan and M S Deora, viewing the CCTV replay of the race and taking into consideration the opinion expressed by the Stipendiary Stewards, decided to up-hold the objection and to revise the Judge’s placings as under :- DUBAI KING - 1st CYRENAICA - 2nd SUPERIMPOSE - 3rd MRS BRANDO - 4th CASHALAIKA - 5th The “All Clear” signal was ordered to be hoisted. The Veterinary Officer reported that CASHALAIKA and SUPERIMPOSE returned bleeding from their nostrils. Trs. Sabeel Shariff and Shafiq Khan were advised not to accept with their respective charges until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

ROMAN SPIRIT planted losing about a distance at the start. The Starting Stall Certificate of the horse has been revoked. KNOTTY BLUSH played up as the start was effected, fly jumped losing approximately 4 – 5 lengths at the start. Tr. Aashay Doctor was advised not to accept with his charge until shown to the satisfaction of the Starter in a barrier trial. Jockey Hindu Singh (SHINE) when questioned regarding his riding instructions, stated that he was asked to position his mount in 2nd or 3rd position, well covered up. He further stated that there were other runners that were cutting pace and as such he positioned himself third on the rails but had to steady his mount twice at the 700 and the 400 metres of the race when DONA SIENNA came in. Thereafter he took the shortest way home and did his best. His explanations were noted. The Veterinary Officer reported that SKY FORCE returned lame on left hind. Tr. Ms. Arti Doctor was advised not to accept with her charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

SUPERSTAR was slow to begin.

CASH N RUN and AMAZE AND INSPIRE were slow to begin losing approximately 4 – 5 lengths at the start. Trs. Sabeel Shariff and Shyam S Habbu were advised not to accept with their respective charges until shown to the satisfaction of the Starter in a barrier trial. Jockey Chethan Gowda (BRAVE MAJESTY) was reprimanded for the incompetent riding on his mount. Further, Tr. Neil Darashah was advised to be discreet in declaration of Jockeys on his charges to ensure that they are given the best opportunity in the race. HERMOD was denied a clear run at about the 300 metres while attempting a run on the rails. The Veterinary Officer reported that SCHOENBERG returned bleeding from its nostrils. Tr. Vijay Singh was advised not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

Tr. Vikash Jaiswal was warned for the late arrival of his charge CASCADE to the start thereby delaying the proceedings of the race. The Trainer was further advised to ensure that his charges arrive on time in future. KEITARO (A Prakash, drawn 2) jumped inwards causing inconvenience to ADEYA (R S Bhati, drawn 1). MAGNIFICO (R Vaibhav, drawn 8) jumped inwards causing inconvenience to VENENO (Gaurav Singh, drawn 7). CASCADE was observed to be running detached from the field throughout the race. The Veterinary Officer reported that LAGUNA SECA and CASCADE returned bleeding from their nostrils. Trs. Vijay Singh and Vikash Jaiswal were advised not to accept with their respective charges until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.