Stratford Races

Held up - headway 2 out - ridden to challenge after 2 out - disputed lead last where good jump - led run-in - ridden out(op 9/2)

Held up - headway halfway - led 3 out - 2 lengths lead 2 out - ridden and joined last - headed run-in - no extra(op 6/1 tchd 4/1)

Held up in rear - headway 3 out - driven in 6th after 2 out - stayed on well run-in - took 3rd near finish (An inquiry was held into running and riding; vet reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities; jockey stated that her instructions were to drop the gelding out and get gelding settled as she has done when winning four races on him in the past; she explained that gelding is a very keen type and was particularly so on this occasion due to the slow pace and not having ran for 83 days; she further added that she kept the gelding wide in an attempt to find better ground and after initially being outpaced when the tempo increased - gelding did not find as much as she had anticipated and stayed on at one pace in the home straight; trainer stated that he was satisfied with the ride and it accorded with his instructions given - before adding that - in his opinion - the race had not been run to suit gelding on this occasion.; their explanations were noted)(op 4/1 tchd 5/1)