Slightly awkward start, soon tracked leaders, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on well (trainer's rep said, regarding apparent improvement in form, that the race at Redcar may have come too soon and the gelding had improved for the subsequent 21 day break) (op 15/2)
Prominent, bit short of room and lost position 3f out, soon pushed along, not clear run and ridden over 1f out, headway and went second inside final furlong, ran on, no match for winner (jockey said filly was denied a clear run over 2 furlongs out) (op 5/1 tchd 11/2)
Towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, soon went second, every chance over 1f out, no extra and lost second inside final furlong (op 13/2 tchd 7/1)
Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, not pace to challenge (trainer's rep said, regarding apparent poor performance, that the gelding was unsuited by the undulations at Chepstow and would appreciate further in distance) (op 11/4 tchd 10/3)
Took keen hold and carried head awkwardly, led, headed over 2f out, soon ridden and lost second, dropped to rear over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, saddle slipped (jockey said that the colt ran too free and his saddle slipped forward) (op 9/2 tchd 7/2)
7 ran
Off time:
7:15:31
Winning time:
1m 22.53s (slow by 3.03s)
Total SP:
114%
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