Close up and disputed lead, led before 7th, joined and headed narrowly after 3 out, pushed along and on terms again next, ridden to lead between last 2, stayed on strongly run-in (op 2/1)
Close up, soon led and disputed lead, dropped to 3rd at 7th, progress to lead narrowly after 3 out, going best but joined next, ridden between last 2 where headed, no extra under pressure from last
In rear of mid-division, soon took closer order in 5th at 7th, ridden in 4th after 3 out and kept on to go 3rd between last 2, closed on runner-up near finish (jockey said, regarding running and riding, his instructions today were to drop his mount in and get it to settle as it can be quite keen and not to hit his mount once his chance was gone. He stated that he ended up a little more forward then he had wanted but he was happy with his position as the fancied horses were all in front of him. Furthermore he stated that the two leaders kicked early and his mount came off the bridle very quickly and then just stayed on. trainer's rep confirmed the instructions given and stated that having spoken with trainer after the race he had expressed his satisfaction with the ride. vet said gelding was found to be making an abnormal respiratory noise post-race) (op 5/1)
In rear, took keen hold, still towards rear 3 out but soon pushed along, stayed on strongly, not fluent last, went 4th run-in, nearest finish (jockey said, regarding running and riding, he was instructed to drop gelding out last and to get his mount to relax and breath. he explained in detail to the Acting Stewards while the video of the race was being viewed that his mount relaxed but began to make a respiratory noise in the back straight and he gave him a chance at this point even though he wanted to be closer to the pace. he added that he held onto his mount on the turn into the home straight and let him down gradually to finish well. he described his mount as having choked in the closing stages but accepted that he had applied the whip close to the finish after his mount had got a second wind. in his opinion he would have finished third if his mount had not hung in the closing stages. he explained that he was familiar with this horse before trainer had acquired him and his wind had always been an issue which has progressively got worse. he had suggested to the trainer that a tongue strap should be applied to assist the horse. trainer confirmed the instructions and added that this horse was having his first run today under his care. he explained that todays run was an expedition to get his charge to learn, to get him to settle and get him to race. in his opinion his charge was fit enough to compete and felt that he was sure to improve from today. he described the horse's past poor form and having had the horse's wind checked at a Veterinary hospital. he confirmed that he applied a cross nose band today. he now believes that a wind operation is required but thought that his charge would benefit for faster ground conditions which would make the horse more manageable. he confirmed that he was satisfied with the ride. 60-day ban from running) (op 7/4)
Chased leaders, 4th at 7th, mistake 3 out, soon ridden in 3rd, no impression on front pair before next where slight mistake, weakened between last 2, not fluent last
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