Results – Kolkata

HERMOD arrived late to the start thereby delaying the proceedings of the race. As Tr. Rutherford Alford had earlier been warned for late arrival of his charge, he has now been given a final warning to ensure that his charges arrive on time in future. MADRAS CHEQUE refused to be stalled in spite of repeated attempts and was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter’s orders. The Starting Stall Certificate has been revoked by the Starter. INDIAN JACK was slow to begin. SABAR jumped out inwards from the gates. HERMOD jumped outwards bumping into MEMPHIS. Jockey A Ashhad Asbar was cautioned to exercise greater control over his mounts in future. Jockey S A Amit (INDIAN JACK) was severely reprimanded for failing to improve position in the initial and middle stages of the race and was advised to be careful in this regard in future.

Tr. Rajesh Narredu was warned for late arrival of his charge MIDNIGHT BLUE to the start thereby delaying the proceedings of the race. The Trainer was further advised to ensure that his charges arrive on time in future. Jockey Imran Chisty (CYRENAICA) reported that his mount threw its head high soon after the start, disbalancing him and thereafter the mare was not responding to his urgings, was noted. Tr. B Mahesh was advised to get his charge examined by the Veterinary Officer and not to accept with the mare till it was capable of a better performance. LEGACY shifted in and brushed against the running rails passing the 1000 metres. App Yash Saini was advised to be more alert in such instances. Jockey Md Sameer (XTRAVAGANT STAR) was severely reprimanded for riding an injudicious race. The Jockey was further warned to exercise greater control over his mounts in future, specially while negotiating the bend. DR DOOM shifted in passing the 300 metres. Jockey R Vaibhav was advised to exercise greater control over his mounts in future.

MACHIAVELLIAN (Md Azharuddin) ducked out from the front gate and was declared a non-starter. In view of its behaviour the Starting Stall Certificate has been revoked by the Starter. ZAMBEZI (App Aryan Jagtap) swerved to the left soon after the jump out dislodging the rider. The Apprentice is under observation. In view of its behaviour the Starting Stall Certificate has been revoked by the Starter. Further, Tr. Shyam Habbu has been advised not to accept with his charge until shown to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in two mock races.

ROMAN SPIRIT, DON’TSTOPTHEMUSIC and DUBAI RULER were slow to begin. CONTESSINA dropped back from about the 500 metres of the race. Tr. Rajesh Narredu was advised to get the filly examined by the Veterinary Officer and not to accept with his charge until it was capable of a better performance.

Tr. Sabeel Shariff was fined a sum of Rs. 25,000/- for parading his charge GOLDEN GLOW in the parade ring with a wrong saddle. Subsequently the gelding was sent back to the saddling enclosure, re-saddled and was permitted to race. The Trainer was further warned to be more careful in future. Tr. Patrick Quinn was warned for the late arrival of his charge SUPREME GRANDEUR thereby delaying the proceedings of the race. The Trainer was further advised to ensure that his charges arrive on time in future. CASHA which was slow to begin losing some ground at the start. CIGAR GALAXY (Hindu Singh, drawn 10) jumped inwards from the gates bumping into CASH N RUN, drawn 9) which in turn went onto GOLDEN WARRIOR (Md Azharuddin, drawn 8) . SUPER GRANDEUR (Nikhil Naidu, drawn 3) jumped outwards bumping into FABLE (P Trevor, drawn 4) who in turn went onto GOLDEN GLOW (Arman Khan, drawn 5). Jockey R Vaibhav (MERLET) when questioned regarding the riding of his mount stated that his trainer's instructions were to take a good jump, sit in 2nd or 3rd position and take cover. He further stated that on jumping out the filly was very keen and was trying to bolt as such he could not control his mount and position it as was instructed by his Trainer and on entering the straight, the filly was exhausted and couldn't improve further. While accepting his explanations, the Stipendiary Stewards advised Jockey R Vaibhav to be more mindful of the pace of the race, specially in a tightly packed field so as not to hamper the running of the other horses. Jockey Varun (CASHA) reported loss of whip passing the 350 metres. Jockey Arman Khan (GOLDEN GLOW) reported loss of whip passing the 250 metres.

NORTHBOUND was reluctant to jump out from the gates losing approximately 5 – 6 lengths. SENSATIONS was slow to begin losing considerable ground at the start and thereafter was sluggish into its stride. Tr. V Ajith Kumar was advised not to accept with his charge until it was shown to the satisfaction of the Starters in a barrier trial. RAMBHA (P Trevor, drawn 6) and DELIVERANCE (Shezad Khan, drawn 5) were interfered when SEINA (Aleemuddin, drawn 7) shifted inwards soon after jump out. App Aleemuddin was fined a sum of Rs. 5,000/- for failing to exercise proper control over his mount and was cautioned to be more careful in future. Tr. Sabeel Shariff and Jockey Md Azharuddin when questioned regarding the running and riding of CASHMERE SILK, the Trainer stated that he had instructed the Jockey to take a good jump, settle his mount in 2nd/3rd position and to do his best. Jockey Md. Azharuddin corroborated the Trainer’s instructions. The Stipendiary Stewards not being satisfied with the explanations tendered decided to fine Jockey Md. Azharuddin a sum of Rs. 50,000/- for the incompetent handling of his mount in the final straight. Tr. Sabeel Shariff was issued a final warning by the Stipendiary Stewards regarding the running of his charges in future. Jockey P Trevor (RAMBHA) reported that he could not position his mount well up with the field having been knocked out by SEINA after the jump out and thereafter had a troubled passage in the concluding stages of the race. He further stated that but for this interference he would have possibly finished much closer, was noted.