STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORT

CALCUTTA RACES

MONSOON  MEETING, TENTH DAY, TUESDAY, 30TH AUGUST, 2011

 

Penetrometer Reading : 1.1 Cms  : Good Going

False rails were in position from about 1100 to about 400 metres

 

1st RACE (64) THE NOBLE FAIRY HANDICAP – A Handicap for Horses 5 years old and over – Rated 00-25 – To be ridden by Jockeys of Indian Nationality (About) 1400 Metres (1.30/1.30) : 12 runners

 

            FLAMING LOVE (Afzal Hossain) was slow to begin.

 

            b h TIGANA (Russell Xaviers) jumped awkwardly from the gates unbalancing its rider and lost many lengths.  In view of its behavior Tr. C Gleich was informed not to accept with his charge until shown to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a mock race.

 

            SUGAR ‘N’ SALT (M Mark) repeatedly brushed against the false rails from about 1000 to 800 metres.

 

            RIVER WARRIOR (Md. Imran) brushed against the false rails approaching the 900 metres.

 

            Approaching the 400 metres OCEAN DANCER (App Mohit Singh) making progress along the rails was checked by its jockey and lost some ground due to the crowding of the field.

 

            Jockey S Rabbani, the rider of b m SEACHANGE, when afforded an opportunity to explain the running of his mount  stated that he was instructed to be positioned 5th or 6th in the early and middle stages of the race and thereafter to do his best.  However, the mare was slow into its stride and in spite of his efforts the mare could make no progress.  On questioning, Tr. Bharath Singh could give no plausible explanation for the poor performance of his charge.  The Stipendiary Stewards while noting the explanation of the jockey, informed Tr. Bharath Singh to ensure that his charge is capable of a better performance before accepting with it again.  The mare was impounded for veterinary and analytical examinations.  On examination the Veterinary Officer reported that no ailment was noticed.

 

            Jockey S Rabbani, the rider of SEACHANGE, was fined a sum of Rs. 1,000/- for excessive use of the whip on his mount (1st offence).

 

2nd RACE (65) THE ALLAYING HANDICAP – A Handicap for Horses Rated 60-85, Rated 40-65 eligible (About) 1800 metres (2.00/2.00) : 4 runners

 

            When the start was effected dk b g DANTE ROSSETTI (N S Parmar, drawn 2) planted and took no further part in the race.  The Starting Stall Certificate of the gelding has been revoked by the Starter.

 

3rd RACE (66) THE ALTIMARA HANDICAP – For Maiden Horses 3 years old only, Rated 20-45, Rated 00-25 eligible – To be ridden by Jockeys of Indian Nationality (About) 1400 Metres (2.30/2.32) : 6 runners

 

            b g SUPREME CONQUEROR (P S Chouhan) which was very fractious in its stall reared up and fell down.  Under the circumstances the gelding was withdrawn with the permission of the Stewards before coming under Starter’s orders.  The Starting Stall Certificate of the gelding has been revoked by the Starter.

 

            On jumping out of the gates EROS (M F Ali Khan) failed to raise a fluent gallop for some distance.  Tr. D M David was informed not to accept with his charge until passed fit in a  barrier trial held during the hours of morning track work.

 

            SECRET ATTACK (Nelson Maseyk) drifted to the outer portion of the race track approaching the 400 metres.

 

            SADDLERS PRIDE (App Mohit Singh) drifted to the outer portion of the race track approaching the distance post.

 

4th RACE (67) THE SUN BIRD HANDICAP – Div I – A Handicap for Horses 5 years old and over – Rated 20-45, Rated 00-25 eligible – To be ridden by Jockeys of Indian Nationality (About) 1200 Metres (3.00/3.05) : 8 runners

 

BASKERVILLE (Pradeep Kumar)  refused to raise a fluent gallop soon after jumping out of the gates and ran detached from the field in the early and middle stages of the race.  In view of its behavior Tr. R Gowli was informed not to accept with his charge until shown to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a mock race.

 

App Vikash Tamang, the rider of  AGNATION, was reprimanded for allowing his mount to drift ‘outwards’ in the final 400 metres of the race.

 

5th RACE (68) THE SUN BIRD HANDICAP – Div II – A Handicap for Horses 5 years old and over – Rated 20-45, Rated 00-25 eligible – To be ridden by Jockeys of Indian Nationality (About) 1200 Metres (3.30/3.35) : 7 runners

NIL

 

6th RACE (69) THE NORWEGIAN WOOD HANDICAP – A Handicap for Horses Rated 20-45, Rated 00-25 eligible (About) 2000 Metres (4.00/4.01) : 10 runners

 

            b g RISE ABOVE ALL, a declared starter in the above race, was examined by the Veterinary Officer on the morning of Tuesday, 30th August, 2011 and found to be lame on left hind.  Under the circumstances the gelding was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds.  Tr. Vikash Jaiswal was informed not to accept with his charge until certified fit by the Veterinary Officer.

 

            TINTORETTO (App Mohit Singh) jumped out awkwardly from the gates.

 

            TEMPTATION (M Mark) was slow to begin.

 

            Passing the mile marker ASIAN ROCKET (Neeraj Rawal) was checked by its rider when HAPPY PRINCESS (M Maseyk) shifted ‘inwards’.  Jockey M Maseyk was severely reprimanded for shifting ‘in’ when not adequately clear of the other runner.

 

            Approaching the 600 metres LET HER DANCE (App Vikash Tamang) making progress along the rails lost some ground when checked by its rider to avoid clipping the heels of EARL OF WARWICK (Vinay Jaiswal).

 

7th RACE (70) THE BEST OF ALL HANDICAP – A Handicap for Horses Rated 80 & above, Rated 60-85 eligible (About) 1400 Metres (4.30/4.31) : 10 runners

 

            SWAHILI (App Rajesh Ujgare) and CAIRNDHU (N S Parmar) were slow to begin.

 

            Approaching the 900 metres ADRIANO (Neeraj Rawal) had to be checked by its rider and lost some ground when BRIEF ENCOUNTER (App Mohit Singh) shifted ‘inwards’.  At a subsequent enquiry App Mohit Singh was shown the CCTV replay of the race and fined a sum of Rs. 2,500/- for shifting in when not sufficient clear of the other runner.

 

            MISSION CHIEF (P S Chouhan) brushed against the false rails approaching the 800 metres and stumbled.

 

            SWAHILI (App Rajesh Ujgare) ran detached from the field.  In view of its performance Tr. D M David was informed not to accept with his charge until shown to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards in a mock race.

 

8th RACE (71) THE GREAT SCOT HANDICAP  - A Handicap for Horses Rated 40-65, Rated 20-45 eligible (About) 1100 Metres (5.00/5.05) : 12 runners

 

Jockey I Khan, the rider of OPTIMUM PRIDE, was fined a sum of Rs. 2,000/- for the indifferent handling of his mount in the final 400 metres of the race.

 

b f MANDIRA (Afzal Khan) was eased by its jockey before passing the winning post and dismounted.  On returning to the unsaddling enclosure the filly collapsed due to cardiac failure.

 

Jockey Neeraj Rawal when given an opportunity to explain the running of his mount br c ALETRIS, stated that despite his urgings the colt was unable to sustain its effort and finished off the race at the rear of the field.   Tr. Vijay Singh when questioned stated that he had instructed the jockey to be positioned up with the leaders in the early and middle stages of the race and to do his best thereafter.  The jockey informed him  that the probable reason behind the colt’s poor show  may have been its dislike to the sand based monsoon track. He however, could give no plausible explanation for the poor performance of his charge.  The trainer went on to state that in all probability he would next campaign his charge on the winter track during the Cold Weather Season.  His explanation was noted.

 

G E N E R A L

 

1.                  Random testing for the presence of alcohol in respect of Jockeys N S Parmar and  P S Chouhan was carried out and found to be clear.

 

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

            EBONY PRINCESS and SEACHANGE                             -           1st Race

            SUPREME CONQUEROR                                                   -           3rd Race

            SWISS KING and POLARISER                                           -           5th Race

 

 

Sr. Stipendiary Steward                                                          Stipendiary Steward

Royal Calcutta Turf Club

 

01.09.2011