Chased leaders, 4th halfway, disputed 3rd 3f out, took closer order behind leader travelling well over 2f out and soon led, ridden inside final furlong and kept on well closing stages, comfortably (op 5/1 tchd 11/2)
Broke well to lead briefly until soon headed and settled behind leaders, 3rd halfway, disputed 3rd 3f out, driven near side 2f out and headway over 1f out, no impression on winner under pressure in 2nd well inside final furlong, kept on same pace (op 4/1)
Close up until soon led, headed narrowly after 2f, close 2nd at halfway, disputed lead approaching straight and soon led briefly, ridden 2f out and soon headed, no impression on winner in 3rd well inside final furlong, kept on same pace (op 13/8)
Held up towards rear, disputed 5th 3f out, ridden into 4th 1 1/2f out and no impression on winner under pressure in 4th inside final furlong, kept on same pace (op 8/1 tchd 9/1)
Close up behind leaders early until improved to lead narrowly after 2f, joined approaching straight and headed over 2f out, weakened and eased from under 2f out (jockey said gelding moved badly in the straight) (op 9/1 tchd 7/1)
7 ran
Off time:
5:31:03
Winning time:
1m 38.95s (slow by 2.55s)
Total SP:
117%
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