Made all, jumped left on occasions, faced challenge when reminder home turn, went clear when pushed along approaching last, ran on, comfortably (op 11/8)
Prominent behind clear leader, went second when not fluent 4 out, pressed winner when not fluent 2 out, challenging home turn, no extra when steadied last, no match for winner (op 9/2 tchd 6/1)
Midfield, headway 3 out, kept on and went modest fourth run-in, never near to challenge (jockey said, regarding running and riding, that his mount can be a very difficult ride and he unseated rider at start on his first run; he added that he behaved better in his last run but was still mindful of his temperament throughout the race; he further added he jumped well today but lost ground at 3rd last so he gave his mount time to recover which is why he stayed on well in closing stages; trainer outlined the difficulties associated with his charge and expressed his satisfaction with ride; raceday stewards also received a report from vet who reported gelding to be post race normal) (op 50/1)
Didn't always jump with fluency, midfield, slow jump 1st, kept on but no impression after 2 out (jockey said, regarding running and riding, that his instructions were to bounce out and get a good position; he stated that he made a mistake at the first and lost ground and did something similar at the second, encountered traffic problems thereafter and didn't handle the ground; he concluded by stating that his mount is less than straight forward and he felt he had to hold it together to achieve best possible placing. trainer confirmed instructions given and stated that he was initially disappointed but having spoken with rider in parade ring, he was satisfied with ride in the circumstances; he further stated that his charge has won a summer bumper on good ground and he was disappointed with his charge's jumping today; the raceday stewards also received a report from vet who reported gelding to be post race normal) (op 15/2 tchd 7/1)
Unseated jockey and loose before start, took keen hold, midfield after 2 out, not fluent 4th, brief headway on inner after 3 out, weakened after 2 out (jockey said that he got bucked off going to the start) (op 100/1)
Took keen hold, prominent behind clear leader, went second after 3rd, lost second but prominent when not fluent and edged left 4 out, not fluent and weakened quickly 3 out (op 100/1)
22 ran
Off time:
2:02:04
Winning time:
4m 19.07s (slow by 32.87s)
Total SP:
139%
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