An inquiry into the reasons for jockey Vinny Colgan being dislodged from Durham Town passing the 400m in the Telegraph Handicap at Trentham on January 21 has concluded, with stewards deciding to take no further action.
Evidence was taken from Colgan, Nash Rawiller (Atomic Force) and Sam Spratt (Eight Schillings). After viewing film of the event, stewards identified three factors which contributed to the incident.
* Eight Schillings, after lugging outwards when crossing the junction between the 1200m chute and the course proper, shifted in slightly after being straightened upon joining the running rail approaching the 400 metres.
* Atomic Force, which had obtained a run, to which it was entitled, to the inside of Eight Schillings when crossing the junction, did shift in slightly when awkwardly placed on the heels of Eight Schillings near the 400m.
* Durham Town, which was inside the heels of Atomic Force, reacted badly when being marginally crowded as a result of the slight shift from Atomic Force and dislodged Colgan.
