Results – Kolkata

AMALFITANA was slow to begin. N R I FANTASY was slow to begin and thereafter slow into its strides. Further, the mare trailed the field for the greater part of the race. Tr. Sabeel Shariff was advised not to accept with his charge until shown to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a mock race. The Veterinary Officer was requested to examine the mare and submit his report. Post race endoscopy revealed that the mare suffered from EIPH (Gr I). Jockey A A Vikrant (TOTALLY EPIC) reported loss of whip passing the 200 metres. The Veterinary Officer reported that STAR PRIDE returned bleeding from its nostrils and also lame on its left fore. Tr. Sabeel Shariff was advised not to accept with his charge until passed fit by the Veterinary Officer.

Jockey R Vaibhav (NOORIE) reported that the saddle used on his mount shifted back passing the 500 metres, as such he was unable to ride his mount to complete advantage. Tr. Shyam S Habbu was fined a sum of Rs. 2,000/- for faulty saddling. The Veterinary Officer reported that SANTAMARINA STAR returned bleeding from its nostrils. Tr. V Ajith Kumar was advised not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

dk b g LORD VADER, a declared starter in the above race, was examined by the Veterinary Officer on 2nd April, 2026 and found to have swelling on its both hinds. Under the circumstances the gelding was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Tr. B Mahesh was advised not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. XTRAVAGANT STAR jumped outwards bumping SIR WINSTON. Jockey Md. Azharuddin (CASHALAIKA) was fined a sum of Rs. 15,000/- for failing to ride out his mount to complete advantage in the final 300 metres of the race. Jockey A A Vikrant (PRICELESS PRINCE) was fined a sum of Rs. 50,000/- for the indifferent handling of his mount in that he failed to position his mount as instructed (to take a good jump, go to the front and if not, place in 2nd/3rd position and to do his best) during the initial part of the race and failed to infuse adequate riding vigour in his finishing efforts. The Jockey was further advised that such repeated offences will entail him to stricter action. Tr. Ritesh was advised to ensure that his charges are ridden out to obtain the best possible position in the race.

Tr. Neil Darashah was warned for the late arrival of his charge CARNATION thereby delaying the proceedings of the race. The Trainer was further advised to ensure that his charges arrive on time in future. VENENO arrived late to the start thereby delaying the proceedings of the race. As Tr. B Rajender Reddy had earlier been warned for late arrival of his charges, he has now been fined a sum of Rs. 2,000/-. ANANTA SUKHA and ITALIAN GOLD jumped inwards inconveniencing BRAVE MAJESTY. CARNATION and VENENO planted, losing considerable ground at the start and taking no practical part in the race. The Starting Stall Certificates of both horses have been revoked. RIGHTEOUS (P Tejeshwar) lost its action passing the 600 metres and the Jockey pulled up his mount easing it up. On veterinary examination the filly was found to be lame on right fore. Tr. Ms. Arti Doctor has been advised not to accept with her charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

GOLDEN GLOW ran in emergency colours “All Black” as the trainer failed to produce the registered colours for the gelding. Since Tr. Sabeel Shariff had earlier been fined for failing to produce registered colours of his owners, he has now been fined a sum of Rs. 2,500/- for the same and was charged a sum of Rs. 500/- for using emergency colours ‘ALL BLACK’. APEROL stumbled soon after the jump out. ROMAN SPIRIT was slow to begin. Jockey R Vaibhav (MERLET) was reprimanded for shifting in during the concluding stages of the race. Jockey P Trevor (POLKA DOT) reported that his mount was not striding out as fluently as she normally does from about the final bend as such he went easy on her from the 200 metres. The Veterinary Officer reported that :- a) VAL D’ARAN returned bleeding from its nostrils. Tr. Ms. Arti Doctor has been advised not to accept with her charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. b) APEROL returned lame on left fore. Tr. Sabeel Shariff has been advised not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. c) Post race endoscopy of POLKA DOT revealed that the filly suffered from EIPH (Gr I) and was found to be trotting sound. Jockey A Prakash (OISHIKA) reported loss of whip passing the 200 metres.

Jockey Suraj Narredu was reprimanded for reporting late to the parade ring. SEASMOKE and KEITARO were slow to begin. The Veterinary Officer reported that :- a) SEASMOKE returned lame on right fore. b) SURPRISE FANTASY returned bleeding from its nostrils. Trs. Neil Darashah and B Rajender Reddy were advised not to accept with their respective charges until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

GIMMLER missed the jump. ANIGRAHA was slow into its strides. CORTADO jumped outwards inconveniencing JIMMY BEE. Further Jockey P Trevor reported that he had to switch course to the outside passing the 200 metres in anticipation that the front runner will close the gap. Thereafter, his mount started lugging in towards the rails and as such he eased up his mount. The Jockey was, however, reprimanded for failing to ride out his mount till past the post, though on a beaten horse. The Veterinary Officer reported that PRINCESS PEACH returned lame on right fore. Tr. Patrick Quinn was advised not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.