Results – Kolkata

Tr. Rutherford Alford informed the Stipendiary Stewards during the parading of horses that he had instructed Jockey M Mark (HERMES) to ride his mount in check as in its previous runs the gelding did not give the desired result when ridden from the front, was noted for future reference. The Veterinary Officer reported that HERMES returned with a gum injury. HERMES, STAR PRIDE and DIAMOND GOLD were slow to begin.

41-66 eligible (About) 1100 Metres (2.30/2.31) : 7 runners MATHANGI was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds. OUTLANDER was slow to begin. LA DOMINATE missed the jump. Jockey Suraj Narredu (OUTLANDER) reported that his mount was hanging in during the final stages of the race when placed under pressure. Jockey A Prakash (STAR CONCEPT) reported loss of whip passing the 250 metres of the race. The Veterinary Officer reported that :- a) THOUSAND WORDS returned lame on its left fore. Tr. Rutherford Alford was advised not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. b) STAR CONCEPT returned with a gum injury.

CLIFFORD was slow to begin. KNOTTY BLUSH fly jumped out from the gates.

DANCE ALONG (A A Vikrant) was steadied by its rider passing the 1200 metres when Jockey Hindu Singh (ANIGRAHA) shifted course to the inside. Jockey Hindu Singh was reprimanded for the same and advised to be more careful in future. Jockey Vishal N Bunde (RAISSA) reported that his mount was hanging in from about the 400 metres of the race and finished the race detached from the field. On veterinary examination, the mare was found to be trotting sound. Tr. Sabeel Shariff was advised to take appropriate remedial measures and not to accept with his charge until it was capable of a better performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that SKY HAWK returned lame on its left fore. Tr. Sabeel Shariff was advised not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

NORTHBOUND was slow to begin. Tr. Shafiq Khan was advised to get his charge DUBAI KING examined by the Veterinary Officer and report ailment, if any. Post race endoscope revealed that DUBAI KING suffered from EIPH Gr II, however, the gelding was found to be trotting sound. Jockey J H Arul (SEA EAGLE) reported loss of whip passing the 250 metres of the race. Jockey R Vaibhav (CORTADO) was reprimanded for allowing his mount to drift in passing the 250 metres causing inconvenience to SEA EAGLE.