Patiently ridden in rear until good headway on outer approaching 2 out, travelled well to soon press leaders, led going best at last, pushed clear under hands and heels run-in (trainer said, regarding the apparent improvement in form shown, that this was his charges third run from his yard; in his first run, the gelding was unknown to him and jumped badly; in his last run at Fairyhouse, he fitted a tongue tie for the first time and expected a better run from his charge, however he stopped quickly on heavy, difficult condition; in the opinion of trainer, today's shorter distance suited his charge better) (op 20/1 tchd 18/1)
Raced in mid-division, closer when not fluent 5th, again not fluent 2 out but soon pressed leaders in 3rd, led narrowly before last where headed, no extra with winner run-in in clear 2nd (op 11/2)
Chased leaders in 3rd, travelled well to lead narrowly after 2 out, headed before home turn, soon no impression in 3rd, weakened into 4th closing stages (op 7/2)
Chased leaders in 4th, not fluent 5th, pressed leaders after 2 out, ridden and not quicken in 4th before home turn, dropped to moderate 5th before last (op 13/2)
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