Prominent, went second after 6th, hampered but left in lead and 15 lengths ahead 3 out, not fluent 2 out, reduced lead when mistake last, tired but kept on run-in, all out (op 10/3)
In rear, steady headway from 5th, still plenty to do when left in modest third 3 out, went second 2 out, stayed on approaching last, too much to do (inquiry held into running and riding; jockey said that his instructions were to drop in and settle, get jumping to finish his race as gelding previously made the running and failed to get home; having jumped the 1st, he felt the front runners had gone too quick and felt it prudent not to chase the strong pace; from after 2nd in back straight he began to niggle and squeeze along having lost ground after being slightly inconvenienced by Bold Jury running out, and being cautious to the fact they were still a long way from home; turning into home straight he asked for more of an effort, passing tiring horses; he felt that after Beau Quali had fallen at 3rd last, it had left the winner alone and idling in front, which allowed his gelding to gain more lengths. adding that gelding had achieved best possible placing' he reported to trainer that gelding may benefit from a step up in trip; trainers' rep was satisfied with ride; explanations were noted) (tchd 28/1)
Prominent, raced in third but struggling and lost ground on turn before 3 out, left in modest second 3 out, lost two places from 2 out, finished tired (op 8/1)
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