Chased leaders, closer in 3rd before halfway, disputed 2nd 3f out, ridden in 2nd over 1f out and ran on well under pressure well inside final furlong to lead final strides (trainer said, regarding the improved form shown, the gelding was forced to race wide in his previous race, which he felt accounted for the poor run) (op 11/1)
Close up until led narrowly after 2f, 1 length clear 3f out, still going well 2f out, ridden inside final furlong and strongly pressed well inside final furlong, headed final strides
Dwelt and towards rear, going well into straight, progress between horses under 2f out to chase leaders over 1f out where ridden, soon under pressure into 3rd inside final furlong where no impression on leaders, kept on same pace (op 9/2 tchd 4/1)
Dwelt and in rear, last at halfway, ridden over 2f out and ran on under pressure near side inside final furlong into never threatening 4th close home, nearest finish
Dwelt slightly, soon settled in rear of mid-division, 9th before halfway, switched left over 2f out and progress far side 1 1/2f out, ridden over 1f out and no impression on leaders under pressure in 4th well inside final furlong, kept on same pace (op 4/1)
Held up, 7th 3f out, ridden near side over 2f out and no impression on leaders under pressure over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong (op 10/1)
Chased leaders, disputed 4th 3f out, ridden behind leaders 2f out and no extra under pressure over 1f out, weakened, broke blood vessels (vet reported the gelding had blood at the nose) (op 12/1)
Hooded to load, held up behind leaders, disputed 5th 3f out, driven far side over 2f out and no extra under pressure far side entering final furlong, weakened (op 12/1)
Held up in rear of mid-division, 8th 3f out, not clear run from over 2f out and slightly hampered 1 1/2f out, no impression after and eased well inside final furlong (op 6/1)
Broke well to lead briefly until soon headed and settled behind leader early, dropped to 3rd after 1f, raced keenly, disputed 4th 3f out, lost place into straight where not much room briefly, weakened 1 1/2f out, eased inside final furlong (op 7/2 tchd 9/2)
12 ran
Off time:
7:01:25
Winning time:
1m 26.05s (slow by 2.35s)
Total SP:
127%
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