Tracked leaders, shuffled back on inner from 5f out and in rear 3f out, progress again over 2f out, driven to chase winner over 1f out, stayed on but always held (op 10/1)
Took keen hold, held up in last, still on bridle in last when ran into trouble 2f out, progress and not clear run over 1f out, cajoled along and ran on to take 3rd near finish, too much to do (the Stewards held an enquiry into the running and riding of the filly which was dropped out and held up in last throughout until asked for an effort in the final two furlongs to finish third, beaten 1¼ lengths. They interviewed the rider. They also received a report from the Veterinary Officer who confirmed that a post-race examination of the filly, during routine testing, failed to reveal any abnormalities that would have affected its performance. The rider stated his instructions were to drop out in last and come with a late run as the filly has a tendency to pull up when in front, tactics successfully employed when riding DUCHESS OF MARMITE (IRE) in the past. He added that having initially asked the filly for an effort he was denied a clear run between MIDTECH STAR (IRE) and PRECISION FIVE inside the two furlong marker. He further added that he then had to switch off the heels of MIDTECH STAR (IRE) approaching a furlong out and, once clear, the filly ran on strongly to the line. Having heard his evidence and viewed recordings of the race the Stewards noted his explanation.)
Took keen hold, tracked leader, led over 7f out, headed and weakened rapidly 2f out, eased (jockey said the filly ran too free; the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the filled failed to reveal any abnormalities.)
9 ran
Off time:
4:35:29
Winning time:
3m 32.26s (slow by 5.96s)
Total SP:
114%
DBI (SP%):
L [Stalls 1-3] 73 (45%) M [4-6] 34 (17%) H [7-9] 43 (38%)
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