Results – Kolkata

Tr. Rutherford Alford was once again reprimanded for parading his charge late to the paddock (CONJURER). GALWAY GIRL and BRAVE MAJESTY were slow to begin. Jockey Vishal N Bunde (CASH N RUN) reported that his mount was hanging in from about the 300 metres of the race. Tr. Sabeel Shariff was advised to take appropriate remedial measures. DANCE ALONG finished the race detached from the field. On examination the mare was found to be trotting sound. Tr. Ritesh E K was advised not to accept with his charge until it was capable of a better performance.

As Jockey N Darshan failed to claim his permitted allowance on NATURAL GRACE (59.5 kgs), Tr. Neil Darashah was permitted to substitute Jockey Abhishek Mhatre on his charge. Jockey N Darshan was fined a sum of Rs. 2,500/- for the lapse. NATURAL GRACE and FABLE were slow to begin. NATURAL GRACE running on the rails was tightened for room and had to be checked by its rider passing the 800 metres.

For failing to produce the registered colours in respect of his charge CRISTALDO, Tr B Mahesh was fined a sum of Rs 1000/-. Subsequently the use of ‘ALL BLACK’ was permitted and the Trainer was charged a sum of Rs 500/-. CALIFORNIA CONDOR fly jumped out from the gates as the start was effected momentarily unbalancing the rider. KEITARO was slow to begin. The Veterinary Officer reported that CALIFORNIA CONDOR returned lame on its right fore. Tr. V Ajith Kumar was advised not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. On the morning of Thursday, 26th February, 2026, GRENOBLE was examined by the Veterinary Officer and found to be lame on left fore. Tr. Vijay Singh was advised not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

PRICELESS PRINCE was fractious in its stall. SIR WINSTON was slow to begin. TRILLIONAIRE was fractious in its stall, reared up as the start was affected losing approximately 3 – 4 lengths at the start. MADRAS CHEQUE jumped out awkwardly from the gates momentarily disbalancing its rider. SIR WINSTON which was running keenly ran into the heels of INTO THE STORM passing the 800 metres and stumbled. The Veterinary Officer reported that SIR WINSTON returned lame on its left hind. Tr. Vijay Singh was advised not to accept with his charge until passed fit by the Veterinary Officer.

SUPERSTAR was slow into its stride.

QUEEN ANULA (Vinay Jaiswal) jumped awkwardly unbalancing the rider and thereafter was sluggish to raise a race gallop. In the process the Jockey lost his stirrup irons. Tr. V Ajith Kumar was advised not to accept with charge until shown to the satisfaction of the Starter in a Barrier Trial. An enquiry has been opened into the running and riding of HERMOD, trained by Mr. Rutherford Alford and ridden by Jockey Vishal N Bunde.