PAUL NICHOLLS and Harry Cobden are at the centre of a ‘surprise’ stewards enquiry into the first official race of the jumps season.
Farland was sent off 13-8 fav for a 2m novices’ hurdle at Chepstown on Persian War day at Chepstow.
Dream duo Harry Cobden, left, and Paul Nicholls[/caption]
The five-year-old gelding, who has a tendency to race keenly, was held up at the back of the field by top jock Cobden.
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Farland travelled well into the race and was five lengths down in fifth approaching the last before running on to capture third behind 9-2 winner Ben Solo.
Cobden told stewards after that Farland ‘hung badly left-handed throughout’ the contest.
However, Sun Racing columnist and Sky Sports Racing presenter Matt Chapman confirmed a ‘suprise’ stewards enquiry was being held.
The official stewards report later read: “The stewards are holding an enquiry into the running and riding of Farland, placed third, ridden by Harry Cobden and trained by Paul Nicholls.”
By 4pm, some two-and-a-half hours after the race had started, the enquiry was still yet to be completed.
More to follow.
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