In touch in midfield, joined leaders 3f out, soon ridden to lead, sustained duel with rival from 2f out, forged ahead final 100yds, stayed on well (trainer said regarding apparent improvement in form that the gelding had strengthened up since last year and was having a first run in a handicap and over a longer trip.) (op 11/4 tchd 10/3 in a place)
Chased leading pair, effort against stands' rail to challenge 2f out, sustained duel with winner until no extra and one pace final 100yds (op 13/2 tchd 8/1)
Took keen hold, held up in touch in last pair, ridden and effort over 2f out, 4th and no impression over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong (tchd 7/2)
Chased leader until led after 1f, headed well over 2f out, soon struggling and weakening when short of room 2f out, well beaten and eased inside final furlong (op 5/1)
Held up well in touch in last trio, headway 3f out, ridden and beaten over 2f out, soon behind, eased inside final furlong (trainer said filly was unsuited by ground (good to firm, good in places).) (tchd 6/1)
Took keen hold, led for 1f, chased leader after, ridden and every chance 3f, losing place when hampered 2f out, soon weakened, behind and eased inside final furlong (jockey said gelding had no more to give.) (tchd 25/1 and 40/1)
7 ran
Off time:
5:30:00
Winning time:
2m 8.68s (slow by 7.68s)
Total SP:
112%
Placepot:
£44.50 to a £1 stake. Pool: £76,775.06 - 1,257.35 winning tickets
Quadpot:
£17.90 to a £1 stake. Pool: £4,242.22 - 174.58 winning tickets
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