STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORT

CALCUTTA RACES

MONSOON  MEETING, THIRTEENTH DAY, TUESDAY, 13TH SEPTEMBER, 2011

 

Penetrometer Reading : 1.1 Cms  : Good Going

False rails were in position from about 1200 to about 400 metres

 

1st RACE (87) THE AS EVER HANDICAP – A Handicap for Horses Rated 00-25 – To be ridden by Jockeys of Indian Nationality (About) 1400 Metres (2.00/2.00) : 10 runners

 

            KAMAKAZI (M F Ali Khan) and SHESASTAR (App Vikash Tamang) were slow to begin.

 

            Jockey R Marshall, the rider of ch g THREATONE, when afforded an opportunity to explain the running of his mount stated that his mount which was well positioned in the early stages of the race gradually dropped back to the rear of the field.  He opined that there was something amiss with the gelding’s action.  The gelding was impounded for veterinary examination and on examination the Veterinary Officer reported that no ailment was noticed.  Mr. Nikhil Punna, Assistant to Tr. D R Byramji was informed not to accept with the gelding until shown to the  satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a mock race.

 

            App Vikash Tamang, the rider of SHESASTAR, was reprimanded for travelling wide while rounding the bend for no apparent reason.

 

            Passing the distance post APRIL EDITION (Imran Khan) under pressure drifted to the outer portion of the race track.

 

2nd RACE (88) THE WHIPLASH HANDICAP - A Handicap for Horses Rated 20-45,  Rated 00-25 eligible – To be ridden by Jockeys of Indian Nationality (About) 1200 Metres (2.30/2.30) : 7 runners

 

            STALKER (Md Islam)  jumped awkwardly from the gates  causing its rider to momentarily loose both  his stirrup irons.

 

            Approaching the 400 metres OCEAN MYTH (Md Imran) travelling along the rails was inconvenienced when XAVIER (App Vikash Tamang) repeatedly shifted ‘inwards’.  App Vikash Tamang was shown the CCTV replay of the race and cautioned to be more careful in future.

 

            An objection was lodged by App Mohit Singh, the rider of PERSERVERANCE placed 2nd  against App Vikash Tamang, the rider of XAVIER placed 1st by the Judge on the ground of “at the distance post the winner crossed me when my mount was full of running causing it to break its rhythm and thereafter it came with a strong re-run and the interference cost me a certain race”.  The Stewards after having interviewed  both the apprentices, viewing the CCTV replay of the race and taking into consideration the opinion expressed by the Stipendiary Stewards, resolved to up-hold the objection and ordered to revise the Judge’s placings as under :-

 

            PERSERVERANCE                -           1st

            XAVIER                                  -           2nd

            OCEAN MYTH                      -           3rd

            REBELLIOUS             -           4th

            HADRIAN                              -           5th

 

 

 

3rd RACE (89) THE ZEENEE HANDICAP – For Maiden Horses 3 years old only, Rated 20-45, Rated 00-25 eligible – To be ridden by Jockeys of Indian Nationality (About) 1200 Metres (3.00/3.09) : 7 runners

 

            There was a heavy rain fall before the start of the race.

 

            ZAKIYAH (Vinay Jaiswal) was fractious while being stalled.

 

            Approaching the 600 metres NOBLE DEFENDER (C Alford) was checked by its rider and lost some ground when running into the heels of ZAKIYAH (Vinay Jaiswal).

 

            App Mohit Singh, the rider of STAR SUCCESS, reported that his saddle shifted back passing the 400 metres and that the incident did not affect his riding.    The Stipendiary Stewards advised  Tr. Jasbir Singh to be more careful in future with respect to the saddling of his charges.

 

            Jockey D K Ashish, the rider of ARDENT N GRACEFUL, was fined a sum of Rs. 1,000/- for excessive use  of the whip on his mount (1st offence).

 

            Jockey Shailesh Shinde, the rider of ALICANTE, reported that he lost his whip during the final 50 metres of the race.

 

            The Veterinary Officer reported that KINGSTON returned with a bleeding cut injury on its left hind.

 

4th RACE (90) THE EVERYNSKY HANDICAP – A Handicap for Horses Rated 40-65, Rated 20-45 eligible (About) 2000 Metres (3.30/3.38) : 5 runners

 

            CREDIT SWAP (B Mahesh) was slow to begin.

 

            AVON CREEK (App Mohit Singh) kept an erratic course in the final 400 metres of the race.

 

            The Veterinary Officer reported that ACCESSOR returned with a bleeding cut injury on its right fore.

 

5th RACE (91) THE BHISHMA TROPHY – A Handicap for Horses Rated 80 & above, Rated 60-85 eligible (About) 1100 Metres (4.00/4.08) : 6 runners

 

            Tr. Vikash Jaiswal was fined a sum of Rs. 2,000/- for failing to obtain the prior consent of Jockey Dashrath Singh to declare him on his charge ADAMARIS.  Subsequently, the trainer  was permitted to substitute Jockey D K Ashish in place of Jockey Dashrath Singh.

 

            THUNDERING HOOVES (App Mohit Singh) was fractious while being stalled.

 

            Jockey Shailesh Shinde, the rider of ZILLIONAIRE (drawn 6), was reprimanded for shifting ‘inwards’ soon after the start.

 

6th RACE (92) THE VAGABOND HANDICAP - A Handicap for Horses Rated 40-65, Rated 20-45 eligible (About) 1100 Metres (4.30/4.37) : 6 runners

 

            b g FISH PILOT, an acceptor in the above race, was examined by the Veterinary Officer on 12th September, 2011 and found to have sustained a hoof injury on its left hind.  Under the circumstances the gelding was withdrawn on veterinary grounds.  Tr. D M David was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

 

            RITHAMBHRA (App Mohit Singh) reared up at the start and lost some ground.  Tr. Jasbir Singh was advised to give his charge adequate gate practice before accepting with it again.

 

            App Vikash Tamang, the rider of ROYAL DANCE, was reprimanded for allowing his mount to drift ‘outwards’ during the final stages of the race.

 

            b g GIOCOMETTI (D K Ashish) returned to the unsaddling enclosure with severe “dyspnoea” (difficulty in breathing).  In view of its physical condition Tr. C Gleich was informed not to accept with his charge till shown to the satisfaction of the Veterinary Officer in a 600 metres speed trial during the hours of morning track work.

 

7th RACE (93) THE BOLD RAIDER HANDICAP – A Handicap for Horses Rated 20-45, Rated 00-25 eligible – To be ridden by Jockeys of Indian Nationality - (About) 1100 Metres (5.00/5.05) : 9 runners

 

            Jockey R Marshall, the rider of OCEAN CLIPPER, was severely reprimanded for coming ‘in’ soon after the start and inconveniencing GENEROSITY (App Vikash Tamang).  Further he was informed that should he ride in similar manner in future, he would be dealt with appropriately.

 

            Approaching the 400 metres Jockey Pintu Das, the rider of GLENBERVIE which was travelling along the rails was observed to having tried to elbow Jockey Ryan Marshall (OCEAN CLIPPER) who was making quick progress on his outside.   At a subsequent enquiry the jockeys were shown the CCTV replay of the race and Jockey Pintu Das was informed that he should ride in such a manner that no infringement of Rules of Racing takes place.

 

G E N E R A L

 

1.         Random testing for the presence of alcohol in respect of Jockeys B Mahesh, D K Ashish, Dashrath Singh and M Mark was carried out and found to be clear.

 

2.         Urine samples.  Urine samples from the following horses were taken for clinical analysis :-

           

            FIRING POWER                                            -           1st Race.

            ARDENT N GRACEFUL                               -           3rd Race.

 

3.         On the morning of Wednesday, 14th September, 2011, THREATONE was examined by the Veterinary Officer and found to be sound.

 

ADDITIONAL REPORT

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORT

CALCUTTA RACES

MONSOON  MEETING, TWELFTH   DAY, SATURDAY, 10TH SEPTEMBR, 2011

6th RACE (85) THE CALCUTTA MONSOON SPRINT – For Horses 4 years old and over (About) 1200 Metres (4.15/4.36) :  7 runners

            The Veterinary Officer reported that  b g SHUB SHUBH returned bleeding from both nostrils.  Tr. Patrick Quinn was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

 

Sr. Stipendiary Steward                                                                                    Stipendiary Steward

Royal Calcutta Turf Club

14.9.2011