KOLKATA|WINTER SEASON 2023-2024|16/12/2023| Incidents

1	(31)	THE REVELATION CUP TERMS - 2 YEARS OLD ONLY	1100M
			1:00 PM

Natural Grace

Due to delay in the flight schedule, Jockey Hindu Singh was unable to fulfil his riding engagement in this race, as such Tr. Neil Darashah was permitted to substitute Jockey Neeraj Rawal in place of Jockey Hindu Singh to ride his charge NATURAL GRACE. NATURAL GRACE veered outwards soon after jump out.

2	(32)	THE AEMILIA HANDICAP A Handicap for Horses rated 21 TO 46	1400M
			1:30 PM

Gael	GAEL which was fractious while being stalled tried to duck out and eventually flipped over inside the gate, sat down on its haunches getting stuck under the back gates, was taken out and permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter’s orders. The Starting Stall Certificate has been revoked. ROCKET MAN which was fractious to be stalled was slow to begin.
Fresh Hope	FRESH HOPE, a declared starter in the above race, was examined by the Veterinary Officer on
Rocket Man	GAEL which was fractious while being stalled tried to duck out and eventually flipped over inside the gate, sat down on its haunches getting stuck under the back gates, was taken out and permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter’s orders. The Starting Stall Certificate has been revoked. ROCKET MAN which was fractious to be stalled was slow to begin.

3	(33)	THE POLICE MARTYRS CUP A Handicap for Horses rated 21 TO 46	1100M
			2:00 PM

Mr Humble	MR HUMBLE, a declared starter in the above race, was examined by the Veterinary Officer on the morning of Saturday, 16th December, 2023 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 Under the circumstances the gelding was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds.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.
George Everest	Jockey J H Arul (GEORGE EVEREST) was reprimanded for allowing his mount to shift out off the rails causing interference to HELLBLAZER passing the 1000 metres. Jockey J H Arul, the rider of GEORGE EVEREST, lost his reins passing the distance post. The Jockey was advised to be more careful in future.
Hellblazer	Jockey J H Arul (GEORGE EVEREST) was reprimanded for allowing his mount to shift out off the rails causing interference to HELLBLAZER passing the 1000 metres.
Flamingo Road	FLAMINGO ROAD swerved towards the outer rails soon after jump out losing considerable ground. Jockey V R Jagadeesh explained that he was not ready when the start was effected, was noted. The Jockey was, however, advised to be alert at the start in future.

4	(35)	THE POLICE COMMISSIONERS CUP A Handicap for Horses rated 61 TO 86	1400M
			3:00 PM

Silverita

SILVERITA which was fractious to be stalled jumped out awkwardly. Further Jockey Neeraj Rawal, the rider of SILVERITA reported that his mount was fading out rapidly from the 400 metres and was not making any progress thereafter, as such he eased her up, was noted.

5	(37)	THE DESERT WARRIOR CUP A Handicap for Horses rated 81 & ABOVE	1200M
			4:00 PM

Time And Tide	TIME AND TIDE which is known to be a difficult customer played up while coming out of the parade ring and tried to bolt back to the stables, was caught up and sent to the start. Tr. Adhirajsingh Jodha was advised to adequately school his charge. DUBAI GOLD 5th Race. A STAR IS BORN and THIRD AVENUE 6th Race TIME AND TIDE 7th Race.
Golden Oaks	GOLDEN OAKS was slow to begin losing approximately 2 – 3 lengths at the start. 7th GOLDEN OAKS Afzal Khan
Eastwood	EASTWOOD finished the race detached from the field. Tr. C Alford was advised not to accept with his charge until it was capable of a better performance.