Tracked leaders, not clear run over 2f out, effort on inner over 1f out, strong challenge under pressure inside final furlong, stayed on well to lead near finish (trainer said regarding apparent improvement in form that the gelding appeared to appreciate the return to an all-weather surface on this occasion) (tchd 14/1)
Steadied start, held up in touch, effort when left 4th and impeded well over 1f out, kept on well under pressure inside final furlong, not quite reach leading pair (op 9/1 tchd 8/1)
Chased leader for 2f, stayed chasing leaders, effort to press leader when impeded well over 1f out, hung left and still pressing leader 1f out, no extra and just outpaced well inside final furlong (jockey said gelding hung badly left-handed; vet said gelding sustained a wound to its left hind) (op 6/4 tchd 11/8 and 15/8)
Taken down early, slowly into stride, switched right soon after start and headway to chase leader after 2f, effort and every chance over 2f out, squeezed for room, stumbled and fell well over 1f out (op 7/4 tchd 5/4)
5 ran
Off time:
7:17:18
Winning time:
2m 4.58s (slow by 2.28s)
Total SP:
114%
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