Led early, soon headed and raced in second, led over 3f out, ridden 2f out, stayed on (trainer said, regarding the apparent improvement in form, that gelding had appeared to benefit from being ridden more patiently on this occasion) (op 13/2 tchd 8/1)
Took keen hold, prominent, lost third halfway, bumped rival home turn, headway 3f out, soon went second, lost second over 1f out, no impression final furlong (op 6/4)
Soon led, set steady pace, headed over 3f out, bit short of room under 3f out, dropped to rear over 2f out, stayed on final furlong (op 15/2 tchd 17/2)
Took keen hold, in rear, headway and prominent halfway, slipped home turn, hung left 3f out, soon dropped to rear (jockey said gelding slipped on the bend turning into the home straight) (tchd 10/1 and tchd 12/1)
6 ran
Off time:
5:51:40
Winning time:
3m 12.24s (slow by 12.44s)
Total SP:
99%
Non-runners:
Foursome (withdrawn; upset in stalls)
Rule 4:
Foursome was withdrawn. Price at time of withdrawal 5/1. Rule 4 applies to all bets - deduction 15p in the Pound.
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