Disputed early until led narrowly after 1f, over 1 length clear at halfway, still going well into straight, ridden over 1f out and kept on well inside final furlong (trainer said, regarding apparent improvement in form, that different ideas were used to rekindle the gelding's enthusiasm, turning it out in a paddock, omitting the hood, making the running in a return to 6f and the drop of 12lb in what he felt was a weak contest) (op 6/1)
Held up, disputed 4th 3f out, headway between horses from under 2f out, ridden into 2nd inside final furlong and soon no impression on winner, kept on same pace (op 4/1)
Edged slightly right start and soon settled in rear, last 3f out, headway on outer from under 2f out to chase leaders in 3rd well inside final furlong, kept on same pace, not trouble winner (op 9/4)
Disputed early until settled behind leaders in 3rd after 1f, pushed along disputing 4th 3f out, no impression on winner under pressure over 1f out, kept on one pace in 4th well inside final furlong (op 13/2 tchd 6/1)
Held up behind leaders in 4th, improved into 3rd before halfway, ridden 1 1/2f out and soon no impression on winner, no extra and weakened into 5th well inside final furlong (op 7/2)
Disputed early until settled behind leader in 2nd after 1f, ridden 1 1/2f out and no impression on winner, no extra and weakened to rear inside final furlong (op 8/1)
6 ran
Off time:
6:31:26
Winning time:
1m 12.52s (slow by 1.52s)
Total SP:
110%
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