Took keen hold, tracked leaders, closed to join leaders 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, stayed on and forged ahead final 100yds (op 9/2 tchd 5/1)
Held up in last pair, closed as galloped slowed and switched right bend 6f out, effort 2f out, driven to chase leading pair over 1f out, kept on same pace under pressure inside final furlong, went 2nd on post (op 11/8)
Pressed leader until led over 2f out, hard pressed and driven over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on same pace final 100yds, lost 2nd on post (tchd 13/2)
Slowly into stride, bustled along in rear early, closed quickly as gallop slowed and took keen hold 6f out, effort 2f out, driven to chase leaders over 1f out, no impression 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong (jockey said gelding was upset going to the start) (op 7/2)
Well in touch, not clearest of runs over 2f out, ridden 2f out, switched right and driven over 1f out, no impression and one pace final furlong (op 7/1)
Led, steadied gallop halfway, ridden 3f out, headed over 2f out and struggling to quicken, lost place over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong (op 20/1)
6 ran
Off time:
3:56:28
Winning time:
2m 3.94s (slow by 0.14s)
Total SP:
112%
Non-runners:
Felix Mendelssohn (unsuitable ground), Lord George (unsuitable ground)
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