Made all and dictated gallop, quickened entering final 2f, ridden over 1f out, held on well under pressure inside final furlong, gamely (op 11/2 tchd 5/1)
Took keen hold, tracked leaders on inner, ridden to challenge over 1f out, sustained challenge under pressure inside final furlong, kept on same pace and held towards finish (op 5/2)
Pressed winner, effort and every chance over 1f out, driven and sustained challenge throughout final furlong, kept on same pace towards finish (tchd 11/4)
Tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, edging left 1f out, switched right and kept on same pace inside final furlong, never enough pace to threaten leaders (op 28/1)
Steadied start, took keen hold, held up in touch in last pair, effort but no impression under pressure over 1f out, hung right and kept on same pace inside final furlong, never troubled leaders (jockey said gelding hung right throughout)
Steadied start, pulled hard, held up in rear, effort and came wide bend 2f out, no impression and well beaten 1f out (jockey said gelding ran too free) (tchd 40/1)
9 ran
Off time:
2:31:52
Winning time:
1m 37.27s (slow by 1.77s)
Total SP:
122%
Non-runners:
Executive Force (withdrawn; vet's advice), Samphire Coast (self certificate)
DBI (SP%):
L [Stalls 1-3] 50 (49%) M [4-8] 53 (18%) H [9-11] 47 (33%)
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