Soon prominent in chasing group, pressed leaders going okay 3f out, led when ridden 1f out, ran on when edged left inside final 110yds, won going away (trainer said, regarding the apparent improvement in form, that filly had campaigned over hurdles but this did not work out; she reverted to the flat at Galway where the soft underfoot conditions and the tough uphill finish did not suit her; today she raced on a sound surface which she had previously handled and was comfortable in this lower grade handicap) (op 8/1)
Soon towards rear of midfield, headway going okay from over 2f out, soon pushed along and pressed leaders, went second but no chance with winner inside final 110yds, kept on (op 7/1 tchd 13/2)
Towards rear, good headway on outer and went second before halfway, led when ridden towards near side over 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra when lost second but kept on inside final 110yds (tchd 25/1)
Dwelt start, pushed along briefly, midfield, pushed along over 2f out, headway when bit short of room under 2f out, keeping on when ridden 1f out, went fourth final 110yds, not reach leaders (op 15/2)
Soon towards rear of midfield, towards rear when niggled along briefly over 3f out, pushed along when switched left over 2f out, headway when ridden and hung left over 1f out, ran on inside final 110yds, not reach leaders (op 9/2 tchd 7/2)
Took keen hold, in touch with leaders, nudged along over 3f out, raced wide when ridden 2f out, kept on but no impression inside final furlong (op 18/1 tchd 20/1)
Towards rear of midfield, minor headway over 3f out, raced wide and in touch with leaders when pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon no impression (op 7/1 tchd 17/2)
Held up in behind leaders, lost position on inner under 4f out, dropped to midfield when short of room home turn, ridden from over 2f out, no impression when switched right 1f out, kept on final 110yds (op 20/1 tchd 25/1)
In touch with leaders on inner early, lost position after 3f, towards rear of midfield going okay over 2f out, some headway when switched left and pushed along 2f out, soon ridden, no impression inside final furlong, finished lame (vet reported gelding to be lame behind post race) (op 3/1)
Soon raced in second, lost second before halfway, pressed leaders when pushed along home turn, ridden and weakened gradually from 2f out, eased towards finish (op 12/1)
14 ran
Off time:
5:16:34
Winning time:
2m 16.80s (slow by 4.80s)
Total SP:
127%
Non-runners:
Eagle Terrace (reserve), The Lion Strikes (coughing)
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