Held up in last trio, switched right and effort over 1f out, headway under pressure entering final furlong, strong run under pressure to challenge towards finish, led on post (trainer's rep said, regarding the improved form shown, the gelding appreciated the drop in grade and return to the polytrack on this occasion) (op 9/2)
Taken down early, took keen hold early, held up in touch in midfield, switched right and effort under pressure over 1f out, headway to chase clear leader 1f out, edged left but stayed on well to lead towards finish, headed post (op 9/4 tchd 2/1)
Slowly into stride, held up in last trio, switched right to outer over 6f out, switched right again and effort over 1f out, headway under pressure 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong to snatch 3rd last strides (op 20/1)
Took keen hold, held up in touch in midfield, closed to chase leaders 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, edged left but went 2 lengths clear 1f out, gradually worn down and headed towards finish, lost 2 places close home (op 8/1)
Chased leader for over 1f out, stayed tracking leaders on inner, effort over 1f out, unable to quicken entering final furlong, weakened inside final furlong (op 7/2 tchd 9/2)
Slowly into stride, recovered and headway to chase leader over 6f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, soon outpaced and beaten, weakened final furlong (op 33/1 tchd 25/1)
Dropped to rear over 6f out, detached and pushed along 4f out, lost touch and pulled up 2f out (jockey said gelding lost its action. vet reported the gelding was slightly lame on its right fore) (op 8/1)
11 ran
Off time:
4:26:56
Winning time:
1m 40.16s (slow by 4.66s)
Total SP:
122%
DBI (SP%):
L [Stalls 1-4] 81 (52%) M [5-7] 38 (12%) H [8-11] 31 (36%)
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