Held up in touch towards rear, not fluent 3rd, closed before 3 out, ridden to lead between last 2, ran on strongly and drew clear flat, readily (trainer said, as to the apparent improvement in form, the gelding may have benefited from having a wind operation) (Mkt1: op 10/1 tchd 12/1; Mkt2 op 12/1)
Held up in touch in last trio, steady progress after 7th, ridden to challenge between last 2, just getting outpaced when mistake last, kept on same pace flat (Mkt1: op 11/2 tchd 6/1; Mkt2 op 6/1)
Chased leader, jumped left and mistake 6th, led before 3 out, headed under pressure between last 2, no extra and one pace flat (Mkt1: op 40/1; Mkt2 op 40/1)
Held up in touch in midfield, closed before 3 out, chased leaders 2 out, unable to quicken and held when hit last, weakened flat (Mkt1: op 50/1; Mkt2 op 50/1)
In touch in midfield, closed to chase leaders 4th, no extra under pressure 2 out, soon outpaced and weakened before last (Mkt1: tchd 16/1; Mkt2 op 16/1)
In touch in midfield, mistake 6th, closed before 3 out, unable to quicken under pressure, edged left and weakened between last 2 (Mkt1: op 7/1 tchd 9/2; Mkt2 op 9/2)
Raced wide, mainly midfield, closed to chase leaders 5th, ridden and every chance 3 out, outpaced next, weakened between last 2, burst blood vessel (vet reported the gelding had bled from the nose) (Mkt1: op 11/2; Mkt2 tchd 9/2)
Jumped right, took keen hold, held up in touch in last trio, closed before 3 out, jumped right and ridden 3 out, soon beaten and weakened (Mkt1: op 25/1)
Well in touch in midfield, chased leaders when jumped right 7th, dropped to rear and lost touch rapidly entering straight, pulled up 3 out (Mkt1: op 33/1; Mkt2 tchd 33/1 and tchd 50/1)
Chased leaders, ridden and lost place 7th, behind next and soon well beaten, pulled up last (Mkt1: op 13/2 tchd 11/2; Mkt2 op 5/1)
15 ran
Off time:
2:15:00
Winning time:
4m 48.30s (slow by 11.30s)
Total SP:
125%
Non-runners:
Get Wishing (withdrawn; vet's advice)
Rule 4:
Get Wishing was withdrawn. Price at time of withdrawal 12/1. Rule 4 applies to board prices prior to withdrawal - deduction 5p in the pound. New market formed
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