Results – Kolkata

Tr. Javed Khan when questioned regarding the improved performance of his charge ADEYA as compared to its previous outing in Race No. 160 – THE AVEROFF CUP held on 6th March, 2026 stated that :- a) The blinker was used first time on the filly in its last outing. b) In her last run the filly was running with a bigger field, was crowded for room and as such could not be settled in a well up position, therefore the filly ran a very poor race. c) In this race the filly was running in a shorter distance race with a small field of 6 runners. d) As she was carrying bottom weight, I asked the Jockey Vinay Jaiswal to take a good jump, go to the front and to do his best. The Jockey followed my instructions, went to the front unchallenged from other runners and the filly held on to win although I did not fancy her chances in this race. His explanations were noted.

As Jockey V R Jagadeesh reported sick at the starting gates, was checked by the Medical Officer and declared medically unfit to ride, b g BRAVE MAJESTY was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter’s orders. DANCE ALONG and DUBAI RULER were slow to begin. Jockeys Vishal N Bunde and R Vaibhav were reprimanded for unnecessarily calling out during the running of the race. Jockey Hindu Singh (ANIGRAHA) was fined a sum of Rs. 5,000/- for coming in and tightening DANCE ALONG (A A Vikrant) who eventually clipped ANIGRAHA and dropped back passing the 600 metres. Tr. Vijay Singh and Jockey Suraj Narredu when questioned regarding the running and riding of LAGUNA SECA, the Trainer stated that his instructions were to take a good jump, settle in a mid bunch and give the filly every chance. However, due to there being no pace in the race, his charge was not able to find an advantageous position. Jockey Suraj Narredu corroborated the Trainer’s instructions. He further stated that he was inconvenienced at about the 600 metres due to a tightly packed field and when he made a final effort, the filly did not have much to offer in the final stages of the race. The Stipendiary Stewards while noting their explanations, advised the Trainer to get his charge examined by the Veterinary Officer. Post race endoscopy of LAGUNA SECA on 11th March, 2026 revealed that the filly suffered from EIPH Gr III. Tr. Vijay Singh was advised not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. Tr. Aashay Doctor when questioned regarding the improved performance of his charge POLKA DOT as compared to its previous outing in Race No. 127 – THE GREEN SARI HANDICAP run on 7th February, 2026 stated that :- a) She ran after a break of about a month which helped her to run fresh. b) Change of jockey from R Vaibhav to P Trevor made a difference. c) The pace of the race was slow which helped her to dictate the terms from the front which might have suited her better. His explanations were noted.

BLACK EAGLE was fractious in its stall. GLORIOUS KING was slow to begin. TRAKILA was slow to begin losing approximately 3 – 4 lengths at the start. Jockey Vishal N Bunde was fined a sum of Rs. 5,000/- for shifting out while rounding the bend bumping into CASTEEL. The Jockey was further advised to exercise greater control over his mount to avoid more stricter disciplinary action. The Veterinary Officer reported that CASTEEL returned lame on right fore. Tr. S Narredu was advised not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. Tr. S Narredu was advised to seek prior approval for use of bandages on the hind legs (CASTEEL).

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MADRAS CHEQUE (Hasib Alam) which was fractious in its stall, reared up as the start was effected, disbalancing its rider who lost both his stirrup irons and thereafter trailed the field home. Tr. Patrick Quinn was advised not to accept with his charge until shown to the satisfaction of the Starter in a barrier trial.