Taunton Races

Disputed lead - raced in second from 4th - challenging and clear with one other before 2 out - led narrowly but hung right after 2 out - keeping on when edged right run-in - always doing enough(tchd 11/10)

Disputed lead - led clearly 4th - faced challenge and went clear with winner before 2 out - headed after 2 out - rallied last - kept on(op Evens)

Raced in last - soon detached - joined main group before 7th - in touch with leaders 3 out - niggled along and went modest third 2 out - never dangerous (inquiry was held into running and riding; rider and trainer's rep were interviewed and shown recordings of race and vet examined mare post-race and had nothing to report; rider said he dropped mare out as she has a tendency to race keenly; he reported that mare had jumped well but had taken a strong hold of the bridle every time he made ground towards those racing at rear of field - a fact that he reported at scales; he said that on leaving back straight he felt that although mare was travelling well - he felt that he was not sat on much due to her racing manner on the soft - heavy in places going; he said it was his intention to ask for an effort on turning in - but on doing so he reported that she had begun to hang right handed - again a fact he reported at scales - to a degree that compromised his riding effort; thereafter she had continued up straight at the one pace - making no inroads on the two horses in front; trainer's rep confirmed instructions and reiterated rider's comments about mare's racing manner which in his opinion only served to draw attention to her performance; both rider and trainer's rep were of the view that if mare had been given a more vigorous ride throughout - then she would have finished further back than the third place which she obtained; their explanations were noted)