Took keen hold, disputed lead on outer, led clearly over 8f out, went further clear halfway, reduced lead over 2f out, ridden and went clear again over 1f out, kept on well (op 11/8)
Steadied start, held up in last, still plenty to do over 2f out, nudged along and headway over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, went second inside final 110yds, no match for winner (inquiry held into running and riding; jockey said that the instructions were to drop out and be patient on gelding; he explained that he found himself in a pocket further back than ideal when eventual winner was asked for his initial effort and extended away from the field exiting back straight; he added that upon entering home straight he was conscious of his running style so he asked gelding to lengthen when in the clear before asking for maximum effort approaching final furlong; his explanation was noted) (op 2/1)
Prominent, went second over 3f out, pressed winner over 2f out, outpaced and ridden over 1f out, no extra and lost second inside final 110yds (op 28/1)
Disputed lead, headed and raced in second from over 8f out, lost second over 3f out, weakening when hampered against rail over 2f out (vet said gelding lost right hind shoe) (op 125/1)
7 ran
Off time:
2:25:44
Winning time:
2m 37.86s (slow by 8.16s)
Total SP:
111%
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