Southwell Result

Permission was given for High Velocity (IRE) to wear a red hood to the start and for Instinction (GB) to be mounted in the chute and to go early to post.

The performance of Resilience (GB) which started favourite and finished unplaced, was considered.

Craig Lidster’s explanation that the gelding was unsuited by the surface, which in his opinion was riding on the slow side, on this occasion, was noted.

The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination, during routine testing, revealed no abnormalities The performance of Income (IRE) which started second favourite and finished unplaced, was considered.

Richard Hughes’ representative’s explanation that the filly didn’t face the first-time application of blinkers, was noted.

The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination revealed no abnormalities.

The winner, High Velocity (IRE), appeared to show improved form compared with its previous run at Yarmouth on 24 June 2022 where the colt finished sixth, beaten 9½ lengths.

James Tate’s representative’s explanation that the colt had benefited from a break and the return to the all-weather surface, was noted.

Following the race, Marco Ghiani reported that Shanko (GB), placed sixth, was slow away.