Results – Kolkata

SULTANA which was slow to begin, trailed the field during the initial stages of the race. THE WIND was slow to begin. Post race endoscopy on 19th March, 2026 of b f TETSU revealed that the filly suffered from EIPH Gr III. Tr. Aashay Doctor was advised not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

STORMY OCEAN was slow to begin losing approximately 2 – 3 lengths at the start. CORTADO bounced between CONTESSINA and CASH YOUR LUCK for a few strides soon after jump out. The Veterinary Officer reported that :- a) Post race endoscopy on 19th March, 2026 of b g HERMOD revealed that the gelding suffered from EIPH Gr III. Tr. Rutherford Alford was advised not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. b) On the morning of 20th March, 2026 b m CASH YOUR LUCK was examined and found to be lame on left fore. Tr. Sabeel Shariff was advised not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

CASCADE arrived late to the start thereby delaying the proceedings of the race. As Tr. Vikash Jaiswal had earlier been warned for late arrival of his charges, he has now been fined a sum of Rs. 2,000/-. MRS BRANDO (Vinod Shinde) shifted outwards soon after the start inconveniencing UPPER STREET and STAR POWER. STRONG TALONS could not keep up with the field from about the 500 metres and dropped back. Jockey Suraj Narredu (CASCADE) reported that his mount was very lethargic in the initial stages of the race, had to be coaxed to keep up with the field during the middle stages of the race, finishing on, suggesting that it needed a longer trip, was noted. Jockey A A Vikrant (VERRAZZANO) was fined a sum of Rs. 5,000/- for excessive use of the whip (2nd infringement). Tr. V Ajith Kumar (TRACK STRIKING) was advised to maintain a degree of consistency between the runs of his charges.

MULTIVERSE planted losing considerable ground at the start. The Starting Stall Certificate has been revoked by the Starter. HEART kicked the rear gates as the start was effected losing approximately 4 – 5 lengths at the start. Tr. Deepesh Narredu was advised not to accept with his charge until shown to the satisfaction of the Starter in a barrier trial. GOLDEN WARRIOR finished the race detached from the field. Tr. Sabeel Shariff was advised not to accept with his charge until it was capable of a better performance.

MIDNIGHT BLUE and CRISTALDO were slow to begin. Tr. Rutherford Alford when questioned regarding the improved performance of his charge GIMMLER as compared to its previous performances during the ensuing season, stated the following :- a) The gelding was running after a break of more than a month and a half. The horse started working well and as such I could better prepare him for this race. b) Change of equipment i.e., BLINKERS & CROSS NOSE BAND were removed which suited the gelding. c) In my opinion this race had a more mediocre set of runners as compared to the other Division which had a tougher set of contenders, it was fortunate that my runner faced a weaker set in this race. d) The Jockey declared to ride him on this occasion was a better calibre as compared to its previous runs. e) For the above reasons I gave my horse a good probability of winning and I am happy with the result. His explanations were noted.

SCHOENBERG swung wide around the bend passing the 500 metres.