TROUBLE IN RUNNING

FALCON HUNTER (K503) near the 150M was brushed - Race 120.

BEST FARM (K579) near the 700M was steadied. From the 350M to the 300M was held up for clear running when being shifted out - Race 090.

MARVEL AND GOLD (K109) dipped shortly after the start - Race 088.

NOBLE FANS (K038) approaching the 200M was steadied when disappointed for clear running and was held up until near the 150M - Race 120.

YOUNG FIGHTER (K464) shifted in at the start and was bumped. When questioned rider stated that his instructions were to go forward. He said in the early stages he rode his mount along to comply with the instructions but leaving the 1400M when caught wide and to the outside of a runner he elected to restrain his mount to obtain a position with cover. He said his decision to do so was influenced by the fact that two runners, which were racing in the lead, were keen and he was of the opinion he would not be able to cross those runners and also the fact that the early stages were run inside of standard time. He added after restraining his mount to obtain cover he was able to settle behind a runner near the 1100M - Race 108.

ALWAYS FLUKE (H252) lay in in the Home Straight and near the 150M was corrected. Rider could offer no explanation for his mount's disappointing performance. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 048.

LEGENDARY IMPACT (K035) rider explained that he was instructed to take up a forward position, however, when a number of runners improved to his inside in the early stages he was left with no other option but to ride his mount back in the field to gain some cover. Trainer confirmed the instructions and was satisfied with rider's decision to go back given the circumstances of how the race panned out in the early stages - Race 057.

SMART CITY (J213) on jumping was bumped - Race 108.

DASH (K250) when questioned regarding her mount settling further back in the field than its previous race start rider stated that the instructions were to ensure her mount began well but she was asked to obtain a position with cover. She said for that reason in the early stages she allowed a runner to shift out and cross her mount to comply with her instructions. Trainer confirmed the instructions and expressed satisfaction with the manner in which the horse was ridden - Race 089.

VON BAER (K198) lay out when placed under pressure over the final 400M and near the 250M shifted out and made contact with a runner - Race 089.

FREE PONY (K229) jumped only fairly. Shortly after the start was steadied. Approaching the 200M improved into a run and was then checked when crowded. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 122.

SOLAR RIVER (J308) for some distance approaching the 300M was held up - Race 089.