Results – Kolkata

Trs. Rutherford Alford and Vikash Jaiswal were warned for late arrival of their charges KAY STAR and CASCADE respectively to the start thereby delaying the proceedings of the race. The Trainers were further advised to ensure that their charges arrive on time in future. PRICELESS PRINCE was very fractious in its stall, reared up dislodging the rider and got stuck on the side bars of its gate. The gelding was taken out from its stall and was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter’s orders. The Starting Stall Certificate has been revoked. CACHE, CASCADE and LEGACY were slow to begin. Tr. Sabeel Shariff and Jockey Md. Azharuddin when questioned regarding the running and riding of CACHE, the Jockey stated that he was instructed to take a good jump, position his mount in 5th/6th position and to do his best. The Trainer corroborated the Jockey’s statement. The Stipendiary Stewards not being satisfied with the explanations tendered, decided to :- a) Suspend Jockey Md. Azharuddin from riding in races on Thursday, 20th August and Wednesday, 26th August, 2026 and fine him a sum of Rs. 50,000/- for the unsatisfactory riding of his mount in that he failed to improve position from about the 700 metres when he had every opportunity to do so and thereafter unnecessarily shifting course to the inside after coming into the straight and fail to persevere with his mount from about the 300 metres. b) Fine Tr. Sabeel Shariff a sum of Rs. 25,000/- for the unsatisfactory running of his charge CACHE. The Trainer was further warned to ensure that his charges are run and ridden in such manner that leaves no room query. Both Tr. Sabeel Shariff and Jockey Md. Azharuddin were informed of their right to appeal. Vet’s report : CACHE was examined and found to be trotting sound.

KSEPIMAN was slow to begin losing approximately 3 - 4 lengths at the start. Jockey P Trevor (LIVE IT LOVE IT) reported that his mount was tending to hang out from about the 600 metres and failed to respond as expected when placed under pressure in spite of him trying to ride his mount out while keeping it on an even keel, was noted. Jockey Vishal N Bunde (CYRENAICA) reported that his mount jumped out awkwardly from the gates and was not responding to his urgings in the middle stages of the race, was noted. Hosever, the Jockey was advised to make more concerted efforts to position his mounts better in the initial and middle stages of the race. Jockey Arman Khan (IMMORTAL BEAUTY) reported loss of whip passing the 200 metres. Vet’s report : 1. b m CITY OF JOY, a declared starter in the above race, was examined on the morning of 6th August, 2026 and found to be lame on left hind. Under the circumstances the mare was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Tr. B Rajender Reddy was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. 2. LIVE IT LOVE IT, CYRENAICA and STRIKER were examined and no abnormalities were found.

Jockey Md Sameer (ASPIRA) reported that his mount which jumped awkwardly was tending to throw its head high soon after the start. CORTADO (P Tejeshwar, drawn 9) and SUPERLATIVE (R Rakesh, drawn 10) bumped into each other soon after the start.

SOLEVA (P Trevor) was very fractious on its way to the start, in the process the bridle used on it was observed to have broken and the filly sustained some bruises. On arrival at the starting gate the filly was examined by the Veterinary Officer and found to have sustained multiple cut injuries on her both hinds. Under the circumstances SOLEVA was permitted to be withdrawn as a precautionary measure before coming under Starter’s orders. Tr. Ms. Arti Doctor was advised to school her charge better before next accepting with her. At the request of Jockey Yash Narredu, CATHERINE was examined by the Veterinary Officer at the starting gate and found to be lame on left fore. Under the circumstances the filly was withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under Starter’s orders. Tr. Ms. Arti Doctor was advised not to accept with her charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. MUKESHIAR was slow to begin losing approximately two lengths at the start.

BLACKSTONE was very fractious during loading in the process the chin strap of the bridle broke. As there was insufficient time to replace the same, the gelding was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter’s orders. Tr. Rutherford Alford has been advised not to accept with his charge until shown to the satisfaction of the Starter in a barrier trial. Jockey R Vaibhav, the rider of ROCK BANK, was fined a sum of Rs. 3,000/- for excessive use of the whip (1st infringement).

VERRAZZANO was slow to begin. BLACK FLORAL (Md. Sameer, drawn 3) jumped inwards onto MEMPHIS (Vinay Jaiswal, drawn 2) soon after the start. Jockey Vinay Jaiswal (MEMPHIS) was reprimanded for failing to exercise proper control over his mount which brushed the running rails passing the 250 metres. Vet’s report : 1. dk b m BANDUK WALI, an acceptor in the above race, was examined on 4th August, 2026 and found to be lame on right hind. Under the circumstances the mare was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Tr. Rutherford Alford was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer. 3. BLUE GOD, VIKING and MEMPHIS were examined and no abnormalities were found.