Raced in mid-division, took closer order on inner to chase leaders after 3 out, pushed along in 5th approaching 2 out, left disputing at last, kept on best to assert close home (op 5/1)
Tracked leaders, went 2nd at 3rd, led briefly after 3 out and headed approaching next in 3rd, rallied well to dispute after last, headed close home (op 7/1)
Raced in mid-division, rapid headway on outer after 3 out to track leaders in 3rd, went 2nd approaching 2 out, ridden in 4th after last, kept on same pace (op 5/2)
Raced towards rear until progress before 2 out in 9th, stayed on well under hands and heels into 5th close home, nearest finish (trainer said regarding running and riding that his charge had a previous history of bleeding and ran his best race when fresh. Today he instructed the rider to take his time, to hang onto his mount for as long as possible and produce him with one run to arrive late as he finds nothing off the bridle. He said that his charge was fit and ready for today but overall he was disappointed with the outcome of the race as he appeared to meet with plenty of trouble and finished strongly when the race was over. D.F. O'Regan, rider, stated that the instructions were as relayed by the trainer and in running while his mount was free early on, he settled and jumped very well across the top of the track until being impeded by a faller at the third last fence. He added that from that point he was undecided which route to take on the downhill run as he was alongside the loose horse while at the same time the leaders got away from him which left him further back in the field. In the straight he switched inwards but got impeded before the final fence and was further impeded after the final fence but ran on strongly. He concluded that nothing had worked out in his favour) (op 25/1)
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