Made all, soon clear, reduced lead 4th, pushed along 2 out, ridden approaching last, kept on well run-in (trainer's rep said, regarding the apparent improvement in form, that gelding appreciated the return to hurdling and benefitted from the easier ground) (op 7/1 tchd 9/2)
Held up in behind leaders, pushed along and headway 3 out, chased winner 2 out, ridden approaching last, kept on but no impression run-in (op 15/8 tchd 5/2)
Held up in behind leaders, niggled along 2 out, ridden and switched left approaching last, weakened run-in (trainer's rep had no explanation for the poor form shown; vet reported that a post-race examination failed to reveal any abnormalities) (op Evens)
4 ran
Off time:
3:36:07
Winning time:
4m 49.33s (slow by 12.33s)
Total SP:
107%
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