Chased leaders early, close 2nd after 4th, left in front 2 out, soon strongly pressed and joined under pressure at last, headed briefly run-in until rallied to soon regain advantage, kept on well closing stages
Close up early, mistake in 4th at 4th, close 3rd approaching straight, left 2nd 2 out and soon disputed lead, ridden to lead briefly run-in until soon headed and no extra in 2nd closing stages (op 7/2)
Mid-division when hampered 1st, took closer order behind leaders in 5th after 3rd, 6th halfway, pushed along in 5th approaching straight, no impression on leaders when left moderate 3rd 2 out, one pace after (op 8/1 tchd 10/1)
Towards rear when slightly hampered 1st, 7th halfway, slight mistake 8th, pushed along into 6th after 3 out, no impression before 2 out where left moderate 5th, kept on one pace into moderate 4th close home
Soon chased leaders, close 3rd before 5th, pushed along briefly after 8th, close 4th approaching straight where pushed along, weakened before 2 out where not fluent and left moderate 4th, denied moderate 4th close home (op 50/1 tchd 20/1)
In rear early, took closer order in close 4th before 5th, bad mistake 6th and reminders after, ridden after 3 out and weakened into 7th before straight, left moderate 6th 2 out (op 14/1)
Pushed along and reminder towards rear after start, slightly hampered 1st, slight mistake 5th and reminders after next, last at halfway, no impression in moderate 8th approaching straight, left moderate 7th 2 out, tailed off (op 66/1)
Never better than mid-division, eased in rear and pulled up before 5th, lame (jockey said his mount lost it's action and was pulled up. Vet reported the gelding was lame on his right hind post race.)
Led, not fluent 3rd, still going well after 3 out where pressed closely, pushed along with narrow advantage before 2 out where blundered and unseated rider (op 3/1 tchd 100/30 and 11/4)
14 ran
Off time:
3:25:28
Winning time:
5m 0.00s (slow by 44.00s)
Total SP:
126%
Non-runners:
Dr Zoom (reserve), Instant Smile (reserve), No Dice (coughing)
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.