Results – Kolkata

TESHA missed the jump. BLAZING BLACK was slow to begin. DIAMOND GOLD (M S Deora) which was slow to begin, had to be checked by its rider passing the 800 metres due to the crowding of the field.

VENENO (Jockey V R Jagadeesh) left the paddock and proceeded to the starting gates rider less. Tr. B Rajender Reddy was once again fined a sum of Rs. 10,000/- for failing to follow the laid down procedure for horses being led to the start and was warned that future repetition would entail stricter disciplinary action. PRICELESS PRINCE (Shezad Khan) played up in its stall and sat down on its haunches, in the process the Jockey sustained injuries. The gelding was taken out, examined by the Veterinary Officer and found to be lame on its left hind. Under the circumstances the gelding was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Tr. Ritesh was advised not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. Immediate medical attention was given to Jockey Shezad Khan who was declared medically unfit to ride for the day. POSITIVITY (Nikhil Naidu) planted, losing over a distance. The Starting Stall Certificate has been revoked by the Starter. KADHAL and VENENO were slow to begin losing considerable ground at the start. Trs. V Ajith Kumar and B Rajender Reddy were advised not to accept with their respective charges until shown to the satisfaction of the Starter in a barrier trial. Jockey Abhishek Mhatre (HONEY CAKE) was fined a sum of Rs. 10,000/- for coming in sharply some distance after the start when not sufficiently clear of the runners on his inside thereby causing interference to SPIRIT BAY (Varun), INDIAN JACK (M S Deora) and DR DOOM (R Vaibhav) which had to be checked by their respective riders. Jockey Varun (SPIRIT BAY) was reprimanded for dropping his hands before passing the winning post, although on a beaten horse. The Veterinary Officer reported that FELIX returned lame on its right fore. Tr. Rutherford Alford was advised not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

As Jockey Shezad Khan was declared medically unfit to ride, Tr. Ritesh was permitted to substitute Jockey Vishal N Bunde to ride his charge VERRAZZANO. ZAMBEZI planted taking no practical part in the race. The Starting Stall Certificate has been revoked by the Starter. Jockey M S Deora (ADEYA) was fined a sum of Rs. 3000/- for bumping and causing interference after the start to CRISTALDO (Hasib Alam) and OH MY DARLING (Varun) and warned to exercise greater control over his mounts in future. Jockey Vinay Jaiswal (TRACK STRIKING) and Jockey Abhishek Mhatre (SEINA) were fined a sum of Rs. 3000/- each for bumping and causing interference to STRONG TALONS (R S Bhati) and VERRAZZANO (Vishal N Bunde) after the start and warned to exercise greater control over their mounts in future. BANDUK WALI was crowded for room soon after the start. Jockey Varun (OH MY DARLING) reported loss of whip passing the 350 metres. The Veterinary Officer was requested to examine STAR POWER and submit his report. Post race endoscopy revealed that the colt was clean.

CASHA (Vishal N Bunde) fly jumped out from the gates. Tr. Ritesh was advised not to accept with his charge until shown to the satisfaction of the Starter in a barrier trial. Jockey Abhishek Mhatre (OISHIKA) was reprimanded for failing to maintain a straight course in the concluding stages of the race, more so under the use of the whip.

QUEEN ANULA was slow to begin. PAULITE WARRIOR (Arul J H) jumped inwards onto VIVALDI (Nikhil Naidu). MULTI SUCCESS (Suraj Narredu) stumbled and completely lost its footing thereby losing ground at about the 1400 metres when PAULITE WARRIOR (Arul J H ) severely tightened the former onto the inside rails. On questioning, Jockey Arul J H stated that he could not control his mount as the horse suddenly “grabbed the bit” and would not settle despite his best efforts. Tr. Neil Darashah has been informed not to accept with his charge until shown to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a mock race and also to take appropriate remedial measures as his charge PAULITE WARRIOR had also behaved in similar manner previously. Jockey R Vaibhav (MAGNIFICO) had to take evasive measures and switched out when MULTISUCCESS which was travelling in front of him suddenly stumbled and fell back at about the 1400 metres.