Jumped well, travelled strongly, made all, 1 length ahead going easily after 3 out, faced challenge 2 out, soon pushed along, went clear approaching last, ran on well, comfortably (tchd 5/6 and tchd Evens)
Tracked leaders, went second from 3rd, lost second and close up after 4th, disputing second when pecked on landing 5 out, went second after 4 out, 1 length down after 3 out, made challenge 2 out, soon ridden, kept on but no chance with winner run-in (op 6/4 tchd 2/1)
Raced in last but in touch with leaders, mistake 5 out, went modest third after 3 out, no impression when tenderly handled after 2 out, never near to challenge (jockey said that his mount hung left; vet reported the gelding to be post race normal but on a subsequent examination reported the animal to be stiff on his right foreleg; stewards inquired into running and riding; jockey said that he was instructed to line up at the rear as the other three runners were known front runners and furthermore his mount had taken a heavy fall the previous day at Leopardstown; he added that he was mindful that his mount raced very keen and his past record over hurdles suggested that he was a beaten favourite on four occasions when ridden handy with the pace; he analysed the video in the presence of the stewards and displayed that his mount ran very keen into the straight on the first circuit until settling and later in the race he began to hang left onto the previously used ground; he described the race as being a truly run race with the first and second placed horses being very good horses; he felt that his own mount was not good enough from five fences out and had got close to the fourth last fence; trainer confirmed the instructions and reiterated that he had instructed the rider not to get involved with the leaders early as plenty of pace was anticipated; he added that while his mount had fallen the previous day that he wanted the horse to get a clear round and to do his best; explanations were noted) (op 6/1 tchd 9/2)
Tracked leader, mistake and lost second 3rd, went second after 4th, disputing second 5 out, lost second after 4 out, mistake 3 out, dropped to rear and pushed along after 3 out, soon weakened, not fluent 2 out (tchd 33/1)
4 ran
Off time:
1:20:49
Winning time:
4m 17.00s (slow by 25.00s)
Total SP:
109%
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