Jumped slightly left throughout, took keen hold, made all, pushed along and 3 lengths ahead 2 out, ridden before last, hard pressed final 110yds, kept on well towards finish, gamely (tchd 13/2)
Took keen hold, jumped left on occasions, midfield on inner, pushed along when ran green and outpaced before 3 out, good headway and went second before last, ridden and every chance final 110yds, just held (op 11/1 tchd 12/1)
Held up in rear, headway going easily 4 out, pushed along and went second after 3 out, ridden and 3 lengths down 2 out, lost second before last, edged left and beaten run-in (op 8/1)
Took keen hold, held up in rear, headway going easily when badly hampered by faller 3 out, outpaced and shaken up when mistake 2 out, never dangerous (jockey said gelding was hampered by a faller at the third last hurdle)
Raced wide, midfield, headway after 4 out, going easily when left in second 3 out, soon lost position, pushed along when edged left and weakened 2 out (op 11/1)
Midfield, hampered by faller 6th, ridden and outpaced after 4 out, weakened before 3 out, no chance when pulled up 2 out, lost shoe (vet said gelding lost his left hind shoe) (op 15/2)
12 ran
Off time:
2:15:27
Winning time:
4m 49.23s (slow by 17.23s)
Total SP:
121%
Non-runners:
Dare To Begin (travel problems), Reassurance (unsuitable ground)
Download the free Racing Post app and enjoy multiple unique racecard views tailored for your needs.
Plus, compare the odds and place bets with your favourite bookmakers all in one place, wherever you are.