In rear of mid-division, 9th under 3f out, took closer order under 2f out, switched right in 7th 1 1/2f out and ran on well in 5th entering final furlong to lead inside final 100yds, won going away (op 9/1)
Chased leaders, disputed 3rd at halfway, ridden to challenge under 2f out, every chance in close 2nd inside final furlong, no impression on winner in 3rd closing stages, went 2nd again final strides
Led until headed after 2f, 2nd at halfway, led under 3f out, soon ridden and strongly pressed, narrow advantage under pressure inside final furlong until headed inside final 100yds, no chance with winner and denied 2nd final strides (op 7/1 tchd 8/1)
Mid-division until improved into 5th after halfway, ridden into 4th under 2f out and went 3rd under pressure inside final furlong, no impression on winner in 4th inside final 100yds, kept on same pace (op 7/1)
Chased leaders, raced keenly early, disputed 3rd at halfway, switched right 2f out and ridden, no impression on leaders inside final furlong where dropped to 5th, kept on one pace
In rear of mid-division, took closer order on outer 2f out, ridden in 6th 1 1/2f out and no impression on leaders inside final furlong, kept on one pace (op 14/1 tchd 10/1)
Mid-division early, 9th halfway, soon ridden in 10th and no impression, eased over 1f out, burst blood vessels (trainer said gelding had burst blood vessels)
12 ran
Off time:
7:11:53
Winning time:
1m 39.15s (slow by 0.65s)
Total SP:
129%
Non-runners:
Dove Mountain (reserve), Escaping Midge (reserve), On The Motorway (stone bruise), Overland Express (reserve), Too Many Diamonds (not qualified), Zero Euro (in season)
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