Midfield, pulled out and rapid headway over 3f out, led well over 2f out, soon ridden, edged right final furlong, just held on, finished first, disqualified and placed 2nd (op 20/1 tchd 25/1)
Held up, ridden and headway over 3f out, chased winner 2f out, soon hung left, carried right final furlong, closed near finish, just held, finished 2nd, awarded race (trainer said, regarding apparent improvement in form, that the gelding was suited by the soft ground) (op 11/2)
Tracked leaders, ridden when not clear run 2f out until approaching final furlong, soon took 3rd but no chance with leading pair, lost 3rd last strides (jockey said the gelding was denied a clear run at the 2f mark) (op 6/1 tchd 7/1)
Led until headed well over 2f out, weakened over 1f out (op 18/1)
8 ran
Off time:
3:10:24
Winning time:
2m 14.41s (slow by 8.41s)
Total SP:
118%
Non-runners:
Dandy (unsuitable ground), Gran Maestro (withdrawn; vet's advice)
Rule 4:
Gran Maestro was withdrawn. Price at time of withdrawal 13/8. Rule 4 applies to bets struck prior to withdrawal but not to SP bets - deduction 35p in the pound. New market formed.
Following a stewards' inquiry, Abyaat, who passed the post 1st, was disqualified and placed 2nd - caused interference. Oskar Denarius was awarded the race.
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