Slowly into stride and settled in rear, last at halfway, took closer order between horses under 2f out where not much room, soon went 3rd and ran on well to lead well inside final furlong, comfortably (trainer said, regarding improved form shown, gelding disappointed on its last start when missing the break at the Curragh and the slow pace did not help. The gelding is a course winner and the drop down in handicap meant it returned to form) (op 4/1)
Disputed early until settled in 2nd after 2f, took closer order behind leader after halfway, ridden to lead narrowly over 1f out, headed under pressure well inside final furlong and no impression on winner closing stages (op 6/4)
Disputed early until led after 2f, 3 lengths clear at halfway, reduced advantage after halfway, pushed along and pressed under 3f out, headed narrowly under pressure over 1f out, no extra in 3rd closing stages (op 10/1)
Settled behind leaders in 3rd, pushed along 3f out and dropped to rear 2f out, kept on one pace under hands and heels inside final furlong into moderate 4th close home (op 2/1)
Held up towards rear, 4th halfway, ridden over 2f out and no impression on leaders under pressure in 4th 1 1/2f out, weakened and dropped to moderate 5th close home (op 20/1)
5 ran
Off time:
8:05:20
Winning time:
2m 59.68s (slow by 2.28s)
Total SP:
108%
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