Ballinrobe (IRE) Races

Prominent - pressed leaders when not fluent 3 out - headway on outer before 2 out - led going best after 2 out - nudged along and clear when not fluent last - ridden out - comfortably(op 5/4 tchd 11/8)

Led narrowly or disputed lead - slight lead 2nd - headed but prominent before 4th - joined leaders 2 out - soon pushed along - ridden when held but kept on after last - no match for winner(op 7/4)

Towards rear - headway going okay before 2 out - keeping on when nudged along before last - ridden briefly when went third run-in - never near to challenge (jockey said - regarding running and riding - he was not familiar with this filly but was instructed to jump off mid-division - creep into the race and to do his best; he explained that his mount wore a hood as she can be hot in her temperament and the first attempt to start this race was a false start; on the second attempt to start - his mount was further back than instructed but he let her find her rhythm in an even run gallop and was not aggressive on her; he described the filly as being novicey and passed tired horses when quickening well before levelling off in the final furlong; he admitted that his ride was misjudged; trainer confirmed the riding instructions and explained why his charge had worn a hood on her only two runs; he stated that he was disappointed with the ride as he had instructed the rider to ride mid-division. vet said filly was post race normal; 42-day ban: failed to be ridden to obtain best possible placing)(op 22/1)