Led and disputed, raced keenly, narrow advantage before 4 out, going best between last 2, ridden and pressed closely from last, kept on well run-in (trainer said, regarding improved form shown, there was a number of contributing factors to the improved run today. the gelding had run in a much better race last time out where he was rated up to 20lbs inferior to other runners, furthermore it was run at a very fast pace on good to yielding ground) (op 16/1)
Held up towards rear, closed in 6th before 4 out, progress behind leaders before last, short of room on inner after last and soon switched left disputing 2nd, ridden and ran on closing stages, never on terms (op 100/30)
Chased leaders, slight mistake 3rd, took closer order and almost on terms at halfway, ridden in close 2nd between last 2 and no impression on winner closing stages where dropped to 3rd (op 5/1 tchd 5/2)
Chased leaders, 4th before 4 out, ridden in 4th before last and no impression on leaders, kept on same pace run-in, finished 4th, disqualified - not qualified to race due to vaccination (op 11/4)
Led and disputed, close 3rd before 4 out, joined for 3rd 3 out, ridden in 3rd after next and no extra under pressure from last, one pace run-in, finished 5th, placed 4th (op 33/1 tchd 40/1)
In rear, 7th briefly 4 out, mistake in rear next, ridden after 2 out and no impression on leaders under pressure in 6th after last, kept on one pace, finished 6th, placed 5th (op 13/2 tchd 7/1)
Chased leaders, 5th before 4 out, improved to dispute 3rd 3 out, close 3rd before next, ridden after 2 out and soon no extra, weakened before last, finished 7th, placed 6th (op 9/2 tchd 4/1)
Towards rear, last 4 out, took closer order briefly on outer from 2 out, ridden and no extra before last, one pace after, finished 8th, placed 7th (op 20/1 tchd 25/1)
8 ran
Off time:
5:25:29
Winning time:
4m 15.50s (slow by 21.50s)
Total SP:
116%
Following a Turf Club inquiry, Hello Sweetie, who passed the post 4th, was disqualified - not qualified to race due to vaccination.
icon-androidicon-iphone
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.