Tipperary (IRE) Races

In rear - took keen hold - still towards rear 3 out but soon pushed along - stayed on strongly - not fluent last - went 4th run-in - nearest finish (jockey said - regarding running and riding - he was instructed to drop gelding out last and to get his mount to relax and breath. he explained in detail to the Acting Stewards while the video of the race was being viewed that his mount relaxed but began to make a respiratory noise in the back straight and he gave him a chance at this point even though he wanted to be closer to the pace. he added that he held onto his mount on the turn into the home straight and let him down gradually to finish well. he described his mount as having choked in the closing stages but accepted that he had applied the whip close to the finish after his mount had got a second wind. in his opinion he would have finished third if his mount had not hung in the closing stages. he explained that he was familiar with this horse before trainer had acquired him and his wind had always been an issue which has progressively got worse. he had suggested to the trainer that a tongue strap should be applied to assist the horse. trainer confirmed the instructions and added that this horse was having his first run today under his care. he explained that todays run was an expedition to get his charge to learn - to get him to settle and get him to race. in his opinion his charge was fit enough to compete and felt that he was sure to improve from today. he described the horse's past poor form and having had the horse's wind checked at a Veterinary hospital. he confirmed that he applied a cross nose band today. he now believes that a wind operation is required but thought that his charge would benefit for faster ground conditions which would make the horse more manageable. he confirmed that he was satisfied with the ride. 60-day ban from running)(op 7/4)

Chased leaders - 7th at 7th - ridden in moderate 6th after 3 out - soon no extra but stayed on same pace

Chased leaders - 4th at 7th - mistake 3 out - soon ridden in 3rd - no impression on front pair before next where slight mistake - weakened between last 2 - not fluent last

Mid-division - 8th at 7th - took closer order before 4 out and ridden in 4th after next - kept on but no extra from 2 out(tchd 16/1)

Towards rear - not fluent at times - pushed along from 3 out and some progress but never near to challenge

In rear - ridden and no impression after 3 out

Chased leaders - led 4th and disputed lead until headed before 6th - 4th 3 out and ridden - soon weakened(tchd 66/1)

Chased leaders - 6th at 7th - ridden and weakened from 3 out

Mid-division - mistake 5th and next and not fluent 7th - pushed along after 3 out and no impression(op 33/1)

Mid-division - not fluent at times - slight mistake 4 out - soon no impression

In rear - ridden and no impression from 3 out(op 50/1 tchd 80/1)

Mid-division - mistake 6th - dropped to rear before 3 out and no impression (jockey said gelding ran very free)