Warwick Races

Held up in behind leaders - mistake 3 out - weakened 2 out (stewards inquired into running and riding; vet said a post-race examination of the gelding - during routine testing - failed to reveal any abnormalities; jockey said his instructions were to settle the gelding in a handy to mid-division position and ride the race as he found it; he added that gelding had travelled nicely for him through the early and middle stages - despite being a bit green and jumping slowly at some of his hurdles; he said that gelding had made a significant jumping error at the third last hurdle - losing valuable ground and momentum which necessitated him having to drive the gelding along for some distance when approaching the home turn in order to recover his position; he further added that gelding was inclined to lug left-handed in the home straight and was not entirely fluent at the second last hurdle either - at which point he was given a reminder with the whip before jumping the last hurdle cleanly and staying on one-paced through to the line - and in his opinion the gelding had obtained the best possible placing; jockey also indicated that as he matures and strengthens up - gelding may appreciate a step up in trip; his explanation was noted)(op 66/1)

Held up in rear - headway 5th - ridden before 2 out - weakened after 2 out(op 12/1)

Held up in rear - behind 4th - jumped left last - never on terms(op 50/1)

Midfield - headway 4th - weakened before 2 out(op 15/2)

Midfield - not fluent 1st - pushed along 5th - weakened after 3 out(op 100/1)

Held up in rear - weakening when mistake 3 out - behind when pulled up before 2 out(op 33/1)