Chased leader after 1st, mistake 7th, ridden before 3 out, driven and every chance 2 out, bumped by rival between last 2, not quickening under pressure and looked held flat until driven into lead last strides (op 10-3 tchd 3-1)
Held up towards rear, headway to chase leaders 6th, ridden and challenged between horses after 3 out, led 2 out, hung right and bumped winner between last 2, looked to be holding winner flat until no extra and headed last strides (op 14-1)
Not always fluent, led after 2nd, ridden and hard pressed after 3 out, wandered and headed 2 out, still every chance last, no extra and beaten final 100yds (op 18-1 tchd 16-1)
Held up in touch, jumped left 4th, chased leaders 8th, ridden and unable to quicken 2 out, weakened flat, dismounted after finish (vet said gelding finished lame) (op 5-1)
Took keen hold, steadied start and held up in rear, jumped left 1st, closed and in touch after 6th, chased leaders 8th, ridden and beaten next, soon weakened, eased flat (op 11-2 tchd 4-1)
Taken down early, took keen hold, held up in rear, headway after 3rd, chased leaders 6th until after 8th, weakened before 3 out, well behind and jumped left 2 out, tailed off (tchd 5-1)
Mistakes, in touch, ridden along after 6th, still chasing leaders when mistake 9th, soon lost touch and behind when mistake next, tailed off and pulled up 2 out (trainer said gelding had a breathing problem)
Took keen hold to post and jumped hurdle before race, led until not fluent and headed 1st, chased leaders until ridden and dropped out rapidly after 6th, tailed off and pulled up next
10 ran
Off time:
5:10:00
Winning time:
5m 41.90s (slow by 29.90s)
Total SP:
116%
Non-runners:
Berea Court (self certificate), Keenes Day (self certificate), Royal Scoundrel (self certificate)
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