Towards rear early, took closer order in 9th 3f out, ridden 2f out and closed under pressure on outer to challenge well inside final furlong, led closing stages and kept on well (trainer said,regarding apparent improvement in form, that the colt settled better over the shorter trip and appreciated the surface) (op 20/1)
Chased leaders, edged slightly left after 2f, improved to dispute 3rd at halfway, ridden 2f out and closed under pressure to lead final 150yds, all out closing stages where headed, no extra (op 10/1)
Towards rear and pushed along early, pushed along in 12th going straight, headway on outer over 1f out, ran on well into 3rd closing stages, nearest finish (op 4/1)
Close up and soon led narrowly until settled behind leaders, slightly hampered after 2f, 5th halfway, ridden 2f out and no impression on leaders entering final furlong, kept on one pace (op 16/1)
Broke well to lead briefly until soon settled behind leaders, disputed 3rd at halfway, some headway far side over 2f out, soon no extra under pressure and weakened over 1f out (op 7/1)
Chased leaders and raced keenly early, short of room between horses after 2f where hampered and checked, soon towards rear, eased and tailed off before straight (jockey said colt was badly hampered in running)
14 ran
Off time:
6:00:21
Winning time:
1m 25.98s (slow by 2.48s)
Total SP:
130%
Non-runners:
Bouquet Garni (reserve), Magwadiri (reserve), What About Bob (reserve)
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