TROUBLE IN RUNNING

NORDIC DRAGON (G467) jumped only fairly and then was crowded. After the event, rider stated that when placed under pressure in the Home Straight his mount hung in and proved difficult to ride out. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 164.

KYRUS DRAGON (H396) jumped only fairly and was bumped shortly after the start - Race 238.

BRIGHT DAY (J530) shifted in at the start and was bumped - Race 248.

AURORA LADY (J066) raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event - Race 238.

PRAWNS ELEVEN (J140) after the 700M commenced to race keenly and was steadied. On straightening was steadied and shifted in to continue into clear running. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 201.

ALLGREEKTOME (H007) after the event, rider stated that his mount hung out throughout the event and failed to respond to his riding in the Home Straight. When questioned, Trainer stated that he was of the opinion that the horse would perform well in the event although it had not impressed him when it barrier trialed on the All Weather surface on 19 November 2024. He said as he felt the performance of the barrier trial was due to the All Weather surface, he was of the opinion that the horse would still be able to perform well in the event. He added that the horse was disadvantaged by a runner showing superior pace in the early stages and the early stages being run inside standard time. After the race was examined by the vet who said an endoscopic exam showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. Performance compared to its previous starts was considered to be disappointing. Has since performed to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and passed an official vet exam - Race 219.

BEAUTY DESTINY (H281) shortly after the start was steadied when crowded. After the 600 became unbalanced when it shifted in towards the running rail and was corrected by its rider - Race 218.

GALLANT VALOUR (H323) shifted in shortly after the start and bumped a runner. Approaching the 100M lay in, resulting in its rider having to stop riding and straighten his mount - Race 217.

GOLDEN EMPIRE (E490) raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event - Race 201.

FLYING FORTRESS (J445) over the final 200M lay in - Race 174.

SERGEANT PEPPER (E432) near the 550M was steadied when it improved close to a runner. When questioned regarding the improved performance, trainer stated that the horse had trialed well on 26 November 2024 after its last start. He said he attributed the improved performance to the horse being down in grade and racing over its preferred distance of 1000M - Race 234.

A AMERIC TE SPECSO (H037) approaching the 350M raced tight after obtaining a narrow run - Race 256.

RISING FROM ASHES (G209) tongue tie replaced at the Start - Race 258.