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Stewards report.

Uttoxeter, 10 Dec 19
Race 1 - 12:40pm
THE @uttoxetertwit HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

An enquiry was held into the running and riding of SASTRUGA (IRE), ridden by Jeremiah McGrath and trained by Henry Oliver where, having run prominently, the gelding appeared to be tenderly handled in the home straight before finishing second of ten runners, beaten 3 ¼ lengths. The rider and the trainer were interviewed and shown recordings of the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that after two post-race examinations of the gelding, no abnormalities were revealed. The rider explained that SASTRUGA (IRE) is a big, weak type who is not a natural at his obstacles so his instructions had been to give the gelding room and to go forward into a prominent position in order to give him sight of his hurdles. He added that they went a good gallop in the testing conditions and he was off the bridle from a long way out, so he had to hold SASTRUGA (IRE) together in the home straight where his jumping deteriorated (reported at scales post-race), in order to get the gelding home. McGrath further added that once the jumping was over, he was able to pass tiring horses which had been put under pressure from much further out. The trainer confirmed the instructions and was satisfied with the way SASTRUGA (IRE) was ridden, confirming that the gelding is a poor jumper despite intensive schooling at home. He added that he was pleased with the way the gelding finished his race and he may consider running him over a longer trip in future. Their explanations were noted.

Was Mr Oliver at it again today

Yeah it's not looking good, mind Watchable was like it yesterday and won.

With you on this one took 9's.

Amazing he was unhurt. Maybe he should give Ruby a call about learning the art of jumping off ( as some would have us believe). :roll:

Nice placer JM :cool:

GL Joe i'm on Look Surprised ew but it's a big drifter.

Here's Bingo
Manofthemountain
Gelboe De Chanay Nap
Quarenta
Mystic Dreamer
Hugo's Reflection
En Coeur

Monday's results

alanb 260*
calvert 160
MrForce 170* 11/2 winner
horses4courses 240
TU123 220* 11/2 winner
Doubler 70 11/2 winner
brian1147 120

* NAP WON

1st alanb 260 40pts
2nd horses4courses 240 20pts
3rd TU123 220 10pts

Well done alanb :up:

Beauty Stone
Te Amo Te Amo
Story of Light
Kingsley Klarion
Gold At Midnight Nap
Sky Defender
Watchable
Coronation Cottage

Harry Senior
Casablanca Mix NAP
Cracking Find
Clyne
Vieux Lion Rouge
Operatic Export
Native River
Gold Present

Well done Dexy

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Goshan Nap
Johnbb
Burbank
Up The Straight
Plantagenet
Pop The Cork

Spent a bit of time reading about this on twitter this morning. Be interesting what the BHA have to say on the matter.

Well done D

Thursday's results

Rodeo 120
calvert 160*
horses4courses 180*
MrForce 70
alanb 190* 6/1 winner
TU123 110
Doubler 70
brian1147 160*

* NAP WON

1st alanb 190 40pts
2nd horses4courses 180 20pts
3rd calvert 160 10pts

Well done alanb :cool:

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Mick Manhattan
Outonpatrol
Cesar Et Rosalie
Purple King
Phoenix Rock
Duc Kauto Nap
Le Bateau

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