Tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 2f out, sustained duel with runner-up after, kept on well under pressure inside final furlong, just prevailed on the nod (stewards considered the apparent improvement in form; trainer said gelding appreciated being ridden more prominently on this occasion) (op 17/2 tchd 8/1)
Led until over 2f out, soon ridden and sustained duel with winner final 2f, kept on well under pressure inside final furlong, just beaten on the nod (op 5/2)
Steadied start, held up in touch in last pair, switched right and headway over 3f out, ridden to chase leading pair 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never quite enough pace to reach leading pair (op 9/2 tchd 7/2)
Steadied and awkward leaving stalls, held up in touch in rear, effort to go 4th 2f out, no impression after, plugged on same pace (vet reported the filly bled from the nose) (op 20/1 tchd 25/1)
Took keen hold, chased leader, closed to join leader over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten and lost place, weakened over 1f out (jockey said gelding ran too free) (op 13/8 tchd 7/4)
6 ran
Off time:
2:20:27
Winning time:
2m 8.49s (slow by 4.69s)
Total SP:
110%
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