Waited with towards rear, switched left 2f out and ridden, good headway far side 1 1/2f out and led inside final furlong, kept on well to assert closing stages (op 5/1 tchd 8/1 and 9/2)
Dwelt slightly, held up in 6th early, took closer order behind leaders over 2f out, ridden almost on terms 1 1/2f out, no impression on winner in 3rd well inside final furlong, kept on into 2nd final strides (op 6/1 tchd 5/1)
Disputed early until soon led, headed narrowly after 3f until disputed lead at halfway and soon regained advantage, ridden 2f out and pressed closely, headed inside final furlong and no impression on winner closing stages, denied 2nd final strides (op 10/1)
Close up behind leader early, pushed along in 4th 3f out, improved behind leader into straight, soon ridden in 2nd and no extra under pressure inside final furlong where dropped to 4th (op 6/1)
Soon settled in mid-division, pushed along in 8th over 3f out and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace in 6th inside final furlong (op 20/1 tchd 22/1)
Disputed early until soon settled behind leaders, improved to lead narrowly after 3f, joined at halfway and soon headed, ridden in close 2nd under 3f out and soon lost place, weakened 2f out (op 10/1)
Waited with towards rear early until improved into mid-division after 2f, pushed along in 7th under 3f out and soon dropped towards rear, no impression when switched left over 1f out (op 40/1)
Mid-division, 9th before halfway, weakened after halfway and dropped to rear before straight, eased from over 2f out (jockey said that his mount hung violently left)
14 ran
Off time:
6:55:31
Winning time:
1m 37.46s (slow by 1.46s)
Total SP:
129%
Download the free Racing Post app and enjoy multiple unique racecard views tailored for your needs.
Plus, compare the odds and place bets with your favourite bookmakers all in one place, wherever you are.