In rear of mid-division, 8th 3f out, progress 2f out to chase leaders over 1f out, ran on well between horses to lead inside final furlong, readily (op 7/1)
Close up behind leader, ridden to lead 2f out, soon strongly pressed and headed under pressure inside final furlong, no impression on winner closing stages (op 5/2 tchd 11/4)
Chased leaders, disputed 5th 3f out, headway far side to challenge in 2nd 1 1/2f out, disputed lead briefly inside final furlong until soon headed and no impression on winner in 3rd near finish (op 10/1)
Towards rear early, disputed 9th 3f out, headway far side over 1f out, no impression on leaders under pressure in 4th well inside final furlong, kept on same pace (op 6/1)
On toes beforehand, chased leaders, disputed 3rd 3f out, ridden behind leaders 2f out and no impression on winner under pressure in 5th well inside final furlong, kept on same pace (op 8/1)
Slowly into stride and soon in rear, stumbled slightly over 3f out, took closer order 2f out, soon ridden and no impression under pressure in 8th inside final furlong, kept on one pace (op 12/1)
Waited with in mid-division early, took closer order after 1f, disputed 5th 3f out, ridden near side and no impression over 1f out, one pace after (op 9/2)
Slowly into stride, in rear until soon took closer order briefly, ran freely, dropped to rear at halfway, weakened and eased straight (jockey said that his mount missed the break then later at the first bend he checked out of a tight situation. Adding that on straightening up he felt that his mount had lost his action and eased him down)
13 ran
Off time:
5:03:52
Winning time:
59.44s (slow by 1.04s)
Total SP:
118%
Non-runners:
Abundant Courage (withdrawn; bolted on way to start), Confident Kid (reserve), Gillabbey Rock (reserve)
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