Chased leaders, effort and every chance just over 2f out, not quite match pace of leader over 1f out but sustained effort and battled on well to lead 75yds out, very game (op 9/2)
In touch in midfield, effort and headway to lead entering final 2f, soon ridden and forged ahead over 1f out, driven 1f out, headed 75yds out, kept on but held after (op 7/1)
Held up in last trio, plenty to do and effort 3f out, closed under pressure entering final 2f, driven to chase leaders and edged right 1f out, kept on but no impression inside final furlong (op 22/1)
Took keen hold, held up in touch in midfield, edged out left and effort to chase leaders 2f out, driven and unable to quicken over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
Chased leaders, effort to press leaders entering final 2f, unable to quicken under pressure over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong (tchd 5/1)
Led for over 1f, chased leader until led again 3f out, soon ridden and headed 2f out, no extra under pressure over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
In touch in midfield, effort over 2f out, soon struggling and well beaten over 1f out, virtually pulled up final furlong, tailed off (jockey said gelding had no more to give) (op 14/1)
Held up towards rear, lost touch over 4f out, tailed off and eased final 2f (vet reported gelding had lost its right-fore show and had an irregular heartbeat) (tchd 11/2 and tchd 13/2)
13 ran
Off time:
2:25:44
Winning time:
2m 59.58s (fast by 1.82s)
Total SP:
124%
DBI (SP%):
L [Stalls 1-4] 64 (23%) M [6-10] -2 (30%) H [11-14] 88 (47%)
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