Took keen hold, held up in rear, pushed along and headway 2f out, ridden when challenging inside final furlong, ran on and led towards finish, won going away (trainer said, regarding the apparent improvement in form, that gelding benefitted from a step up in trip, as well as having his second run after a wind operation) (op 20/1)
In touch with leaders, went second halfway, led but raced wide 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon clear, reduced lead inside final furlong, headed and no extra towards finish (op 13/2)
In touch with leaders, weakened 3f out, eased from 2f out (jockey said gelding stopped quickly; vet said gelding was found to have an irregular heartbeat) (op 9/2)
Took keen hold, pressed leader, raced in third halfway, weakened quickly over 4f out, soon eased (jockey said filly stopped quickly) (op 9/1 tchd 17/2 and tchd 12/1)
8 ran
Off time:
6:16:09
Winning time:
3m 25.65s (slow by 2.65s)
Total SP:
114%
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