Listowel (IRE) Races

Took keen hold - midfield - mistake 4 out - headway 3 out - nudged along and went fourth before 2 out - not fluent 2 out - kept on (the stewards enquired into the running and riding; D.F. O'Regan - stated that his instructions were to sit fifth or sixth - get settled and do his best from there; he stated that his mount was quite buzzy on leaving the parade ring - he jumped off on the rail - got cover early and took a chance down the rail; he stated that his mount was a difficult ride and ran very free; he jumped quite well apart from minor errors at the last with a circuit to go - the fourth last and the last; he felt that the slow tempo of the early pace contributed to his mount not settling; in the finishing straight he changed his hands on him but he started to empty and he had nothing left at the finish; Gordon Elliott - confirmed the instructions given and expressed his satisfaction with the ride given to the horse; he further stated that this is a tricky sort who has been off the track for two years with injuries; not withstanding the two year absence he felt the horse was fit and well today and capable of running his race; the stewards also received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer who stated that Free Nelson (GB) was post race normal; having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence - the Stewards noted the explanations offered)(op 22/1 tchd 33/1)

Took keen hold - chased leaders - not fluent 2nd - ridden but no extra after 3 out - stayed on(op 50/1)

Took keen hold - midfield - ridden but no extra after 3 out - stayed on from 2 out(op 12/1)

Chased leaders - lost position before 3 out - not fluent 3 out - soon ridden but no extra(op 25/1 tchd 40/1)

Chased leaders - not fluent 5 out - awkward jump 3 out - soon pushed along but no extra - weakened before 2 out (jockey said mare stopped quickly)(op 12/1 tchd 8/1)

In rear - mistake and bumped rival 1st - towards rear of midfield before 3 out - pushed along but no extra after 3 out(op 33/1)

Took keen hold - towards rear - ridden but no extra after 3 out(tchd 40/1)

Always towards rear - didn't jump well - took keen hold - bumped 1st - never dangerous(tchd 150/1)

Always towards rear - mistake 1st - not fluent 2nd - not fluent 3 out - soon no impression(op 33/1)

Towards rear of midfield - not fluent 5 out - dropped to rear when ridden before 3 out - soon weakened - tailed off(op 66/1)

Midfield - not fluent 1st - pushed along after 3 out - no extra before 2 out - fell last(op 50/1)