Wolverhampton (AW) Races

Slowly away - in rear - pushed along from 2f out - some headway over 1f out - stayed on inside final furlong(op 6/1 tchd 13/2)

Midfield - some headway over 4f out - shaken up over 2f out - ridden and weakened inside final furlong(op 12/1)

Took keen hold - held up in rear - some headway over 3f out - outpaced over 2f out - shaken up and no impression from over 1f out (enq held into the running and riding of the gelding which was steadied at the start - and apparently tenderly handled under a hands and heels ride in the last 2f to finish sixth of nine runners beaten 4 1/2 lengths. Vet revealed that the gelding was moving poorly in front. Jockey stated that his instructions were to settle the gelding in behind in order to finish off his race. He added that he had been caught wider than was ideal on the first turn - and was unable to get sufficient cover. Jockey added that as a result the gelding ran too keen - which he had reported at scales on his return to weigh in. He further added he had made an effort from 2f out and in his opinion had obtained the best possible placing. Trainer's rep confirmed these instructions and stated that he was satisfied that the ride given was in accordance with these instructions. Trainer's rep further added that the gelding was a difficult ride at home and had shown a tendency to be very keen in his work - hence the instructions to try and get the gelding to settle in order to finish his race off more satisfactorily)(tchd 18/5)

Led - pushed along and headed over 1f out - ridden and weakened inside final furlong(op 16/1)

Raced freely - midfield - outpaced and dropped to rear after 1f - pushed along and no impression from 2f out (jockey said the gelding was slowly away and ran too free when the pace of the race was steadied)(op 15/2)