Steadied start, held up in touch in rear, closed and travelling well when not clear run 2f out, gap opened and headway over 1f out, ridden to lead final 150yds, held on well final 50yds (trainer said, regarding apparent improvement in form, that the mare had benefited from stronger handling.) (op 7/1 tchd 9/1)
Chased leaders, went 2nd over 3f out, ridden to lead 2f out, headed final 150yds, rallied gamely and pressing winner strongly final 50yds, always just held (op 10/1)
Chased leader until over 3f out, chased leaders after, slightly outpaced and not much room well over 1f out, rallied and headway to chase leaders inside final furlong, one pace (op 15/2)
Slowly into stride, held up in last trio, closed and switched right entering final 2f, headway to chse leaders over 1f out, no extra 1f out, weakened inside final furlong (op 7/2 tchd 11/4)
Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, unable to quicken entering final 2f, dropped to rear and beaten 1f out, heavily eased towards finish (vet said gelding finished stiff behind) (op 5/2)
9 ran
Off time:
6:07:30
Winning time:
1m 39.66s (slow by 2.26s)
Total SP:
119%
DBI (SP%):
L [Stalls 1-3] 47 (23%) M [4-6] 46 (38%) H [8-10] 57 (39%)
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