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Stewards questioned driver B Hutchings in relation to the tactics adopted and the overall performance with HOMESTED LAD. Trainer / Driver B Hutching explained that he was able to hold his position from the mobile and find the lead without making much use of the gelding. He further added racing down the home straight on the first occasion sustained a challenge by KARLOO THREEOTHREE which was under a significant amount of driving and held the lead as in his opinion HOMESTED LAD is best suited whilst leading running even sectionals. He further advised that he wasn’t overly disappointed in the performance. Stewards noted his comments.
The second last sentence above is interesting as Homested Lad finished in 8th place, 39.7 metres behind the stablemate winner.