Chased leaders, pecked on landing 12th, went second 17th, ridden before 2 out, 4 lengths down home turn, led approaching last, slow jump last, kept on, ridden out (regarding the apparent improvement in form, trainer's rep said gelding had benefited from first time cheek pieces and was better suited by the good ground on this occasion) (op 9/1)
Jumped right on occasions, led, ridden and 4 lengths ahead home turn, headed approaching last, awkward jump and jumped right last, switched left and rallied run-in, no extra inside final 110yds, lost shoe (vet said gelding lost a left-fore shoe) (op 9/1 tchd 8/1)
Towards rear, headway after 15th, ridden after 3 out, good jump and went third 2 out, kept on until no extra and weakened final 110yds, just held third (op 9/1)
Chased leader, lost second 10th, lost position and reminder before 12th, rallied 13th, dropped to last and ridden 16th, soon lost touch, pulled up back straight, finished lame (vet said gelding was lame on its left-hind) (op 4/1)
7 ran
Off time:
4:06:06
Winning time:
7m 15.10s (slow by 33.10s)
Total SP:
117%
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