Jumped left on occasions, disputing third, went third after 3rd, went second 8th, led 13th, clear with one other before 2 out, headed and sustained duel with runner-up from 2 out, briefly led run-in, bumped and led again final stride (op 10/3 tchd 5/2 and tchd 7/2)
Midfield, tracked leaders 10th, made challenge and clear with one other before 2 out, led narrowly and sustained battle with winner from 2 out, ridden approaching last, briefly headed run-in, edged left when bumped rival and headed final stride (op 7/1 tchd 13/2 and tchd 17/2)
Novicey jumping, chased leader, lost second and chased leaders 8th, outpaced when ridden and no impression just after 3 out, kept on but well held from 2 out (op 10/3 tchd 4/1)
Sweating, always towards rear, slow jump 2nd, ridden and no response just after 3 out, got behind and pulled up 2 out, lost shoe (vet said gelding lost its right-hind shoe) (op 12/1 tchd 11/1)
7 ran
Off time:
1:35:13
Winning time:
4m 48.65s (slow by 12.65s)
Total SP:
112%
After a stewards' inquiry, the placings remained unaltered
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