Results – Kolkata

Jockey Hindu Singh (CORSAIR) reported that his mount was reluctant to raise a gallop throughout the race in spite of his best efforts, was noted. On veterinary examination the filly was found to be trotting sound. Tr. Vijay Singh was advised to take appropriate remedial measures. An enquiry has been opened into the running and riding of RIGHTEOUS, trained by Ms. Arti Doctor and ridden by Jockey Mukesh Kumar.

WHIRLWIND fly jumped out from the gates. Jockey M S Deora (WHIRLWIND) was fined a sum of Rs. 3,000/- for excessive use of the whip (1st infringement).

ZAMBEZI was slow to begin. Tr. Vikash Jaiswal was warned for parading his charge TRUE FAITH late in the paddock without any justifiable reason. QUEEN ANULA jumped outwards from the gates and was sluggish to raise a race gallop for some distance after the start. Tr. V Ajith Kumar was advised not to accept with his charge until shown to the satisfaction of the Starter in a barrier trial. CORTADO (Imran Chisty) was inclined to hang out from about the bend. Tr. Aashay Doctor was advised to take appropriate remedial measures. Jockey Mukesh Kumar (MAGNIFICO) was fined a sum of Rs. 3,000/- for excessive use of the whip (1st infringement).

BLACK DIAMOND drifted outwards passing the distance post when placed under pressure.

ENCHANTING and AMALFITANA were slow to begin. Jockey Suraj Narredu (CASHABLE) reported that his mount was hanging out in the final stages of the race. However, the Jockey was fined a sum of Rs. 3,000/- for excessive use of the whip (1st infringement). Post race examination of CASHABLE revealed that the filly suffered from EIPH Gr II. Jockey M S Deora (GLOBAL FASHION) reported that his reins slipped during the final stages of the race.

At the request of the respective Jockeys CASH N RUN and CASHABAN were –re-saddled at the start. Jockey R S Bhati (ADEYA) reported that his mount was not responding to his urgings and dropped out of contention on entering the straight. The Veterinary Officer was requested to examine the filly and submit his report. Tr. Sabeel Shariff and Jockey Gaurav Singh when questioned regarding the running and riding of CASHABAN, the Trainer stated that he had instructed the Jockey to take a good jump, go to the front, take a couple of lengths lead and to do his best in the straight. The Trainer further stated the he will issue similar instructions to Jockeys on his charge in her future outings. The Jockey corroborated the Trainer’s instructions. The explanations of the Trainer and the Jockey were noted for future reference.