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ULTRASONIC (Colm O’Donoghue) took an awkward fly jump, resulting in losing about 2 lengths at the start.

Jockey Colm O’Donoghue (ULTRASONIC) reported that his filly played up at the time of jump out due to the Handler being present. The Starter stated that a Handler was given as the filly had a “held” remark. Further, the jockey requested that in future he should not be given a handler unless he asks for one, as he felt that the horse’s concentration gets diverted to the Handler, when “held”. It was decided that the Jockey must ask the Trainer to write to the Starter what has to be done.

Having reviewed the race the next morning, the Stipendiary Stewards have initiated an enquiry into the running and riding of ICE ZONE and a report will be submitted shortly.