Results – Kolkata

STORMCHASER reared up as the start was effected and hit its head on the gates. ECHOES OF ETERNITY which was slow to begin by about 4 – 5 lengths, trailed the field from about the 500 metres and finished the race almost a furlong behind the 2nd last placed horse. Tr. Ritesh E K was advised not to accept with his charge until shown to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in two mock races. Jockey M S Deora (GOLD SCRIPT) reported that his mount was running green during the initial and middle stages of the race. Jockey Gaurav Singh (FIFTY SHADES) reported that his mount was running green during the initial stages of the race and ran out and bumped into KNOTTY NASH at the 800 metres of the race.

MACCHIATO and GODSEND DIVINE were slow to begin. Jockey Imran Chisty (LIVE IT LOVE IT) reported that his mount was hanging out in the concluding stages of the race when placed under pressure.

SANTAMARINA STAR and ANANTA SUKHA were slow to begin. ELUSIVE RANGER once again veered outwards while negotiating the bend. Tr. Neil Darashah was advised not to accept with his charge until shown to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a mock race. On the morning of 21st February, 2026, ELUSIVE RANGER was examined by the Veterinary Officer and found to be lame on right hind. Tr. Neil Darashah was advised not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

At the request of Jockey Vinay Jaiswal, STAR CONCEPT was examined by the Veterinary Officer at the starting gates and found to be lame on left fore. Under the circumstances the gelding was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under Starter’s orders. Tr. Deepesh Narredu was advised not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. OUTLANDER, LIGHT THE WORLD and ROMAN SPIRIT were slow to begin. Jockey Vishal N Bunde (CASHA) reported loss of whip passing the 200 metres.

ZAMBEZI and AMAZE AND INSPIRE were slow to begin. VERRAZZANO missed the jump. MRS BRANDO drifted outwards in the straight when placed under pressure. Tr. Rutherford Alford was advised to take appropriate remedial measures. Jockey Suraj Narredu (PAULITE WARRIOR) reported that he had to shift to the outside passing the 1000 metres as his mount was running keenly and he had to avoid running into the front runner, in the process he carried GLOBAL FASHION and GOODWILL out. It was also observed that VERRAZZANO was inconvenienced and stumbled at the same juncture. While noting down the incident, the rider was advised to exercise better judgement in future when shifting course. OROMELO was observed to finish the race detached from the field. The Veterinary Officer was requested to examine OROMELO and submit his report and on examination the mare was found to be trotting sound.