MUMBAI, April 9: The extra race day slated for today was stopped abruptly in Calcutta after the fourth race as riots broke out when the favourite in The Romantic Dancer Handicap failed to perform well. Unfancied Solid Gold, ridden by R Ahmed, reaped an astronomical dividend of Rs 685 on a Rs 10 tote ticket. Following Solid Gold's win, the punters went on rampage and the stewards cancelled the remaining races.The following are the results with dividends paid at Mahalakshmi and Pune.
Results
1 Mossy Bear Handicap (Div I) 1100: Real Sizzler 60 Gowli 1, Misty Light 2, Tableaux 3, Carousel 4. Nk, 1/2, 2 1/4. 1:8.2. Rs 5; 5, 29, 14 Fc C/f Shp C/f Q 176 Tanala 488 and 209 (David).
2 Right Ahead Handicap (V-B) 1400: Pulverise 57 Kujur 1, Cannon Ball 2, Bachelor's Maid 3, Only You 4. 4 3/4, 3/4, 1 1/4. 1:30.2. Rs 20; 6, 11, 6 Fc C/f Shp 49 Q 96 Tanala 1,351 and 290 (Bath).
3 Mossy Bear Handicap (Div II) 1100: Alcinoo 60 Alford 1, Young Spirit 2, Pistol Knight 3, Zippin 4. 3/4, 21/2, N. 1:7. Rs 15; 8, 5, 16 Fc 72 Shp 25 Q 33 Tanala 356 and 280 (Alford).
4 Romantic Dancer Handicap (V-A) 1400: Solid Gold 55 Ahmed 1, Stormette 2, Pan Bedi 3, Basic Rule 4. 2 3/4, 1, 3 3/4. 1:27.5. Rs 121; 30, 14, 6 Fc C/f Shp 38 Q C/f Tanala C/f (Owner).
RWITC meets Munde
The Royal Western India Turf Club Committee (RWITC) met deputy chief minister Gopinath Munde to discuss the problems faced by the club, particularly the enhanced betting tax from April 1.It is understood that the minister gave the committee a patient hearing and said the government is prepared to reconsider it's decision provided the Club authorities assure that the government will continue to get the revenue as per it's proposals.
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