Mid-division, headway in 8th from 2 out and not much room briefly between last 2, driven into 4th from last and ran on well between horses run-in to lead near finish (op 12/1)
Attempted to make all, jumped slightly left at times, jumped big 2 out where pressed closely, ridden after last and headed under pressure near finish, just failed
Chased leaders, slight mistake 1st, 3rd at halfway, driven into 2nd before last, every chance run-in until dropped to 3rd near finish, kept on well (op 9/2 tchd 4/1)
Mid-division early, raced keenly, 7th before 4th, not much room and hampered after 4th, disputed 5th before 3 out, ridden in 5th after 2 out and bumped slightly before last, kept on under pressure in 5th run-in into 4th final stride
Close up, 3rd halfway, ridden in 2nd after 2 out and dropped to 3rd before last, no extra under pressure in 4th run-in, denied 4th final stride (op 12/1)
Chased leaders, hampered slightly after 4th, 7th before 3 out, pushed along in 8th after 2 out and no impression on leaders before last, ridden and kept on one pace run-in
On toes beforehand, dwelt slightly start and settled in mid-division, took closer order when not fluent 3 out, improved into 5th after 3 out, driven disputing 5th after next and no extra under pressure run-in (op 6/1)
Waited with, took closer order and disputed 6th after 3rd, improved into 4th after next, ridden behind leaders after 2 out and no extra before last where bumped slightly and slight mistake, weakened run-in
Chased leaders, 4th after 2nd, lost place 4th where clipped heels and soon badly hampered between horses, soon dropped towards rear and eased, tailed off when pulled up after 4 out (jockey said gelding clipped heels at the hurdle after the stands and a short distance later was badly hampered on the bend past the stands)
18 ran
Off time:
4:55:31
Winning time:
3m 40.20s (fast by 0.30s)
Total SP:
136%
Non-runners:
Avenir D'Une Vie (reserve), Garo De Juilley (passport irregularity), Light That (reserve), Star Maker (reserve), The King Of Brega (veterinary advice)
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