Disputed lead, led after 2nd, going best 3 out, ridden and jinked left after 2 out, good jump last, drifted left but kept on well against near rail run-in, unchallenged (trainer's rep said, regarding the apparent improvement in form, that mare may have appreciated the better ground on this occasion) (op 12/1 tchd 18/1)
Novicey jumping, held up in last, mistake 7th, not fluent 10th, pushed along but headway after 11th, went third 3 out, no impression when wandered around and not fluent last, weakened run-in (op 11/10)
Led narrowly, headed but prominent after 2nd, awkward jump 5th, mistake and lost position 10th, dropped to last and struggling before 3 out, tailed off (op 7/1 tchd 15/2)
Held up in rear, steady headway and went third 10th, disputing second after 11th, lost ground quickly before 3 out, lost touch and pulled up after 2 out (jockey said gelding weakened quickly; vet had nothing to report) (op 9/2)
5 ran
Off time:
3:25:14
Winning time:
5m 59.10s (slow by 21.10s)
Total SP:
110%
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