Do jockeys and trainers have to report why their horses may have run badly?
It is mandatory for jockeys and trainers to report to the Stewards anything which has happened in a race which might have adversely affected the performance of a runner that they ride/train. Examples of this include: a horse suffering interference in running, losing a shoe, or finishing lame. This means that Stewards and the public are aware of any reason which possibly explains a horse’s disappointing performance, which may account for any subsequent improvement in form.