Prominent, soon led, went clear after 1f, 5 lengths ahead halfway, reduced lead 4f out, hard pressed but going okay 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon went clear again, kept on strongly inside final furlong, comfortably (trainer said, on the improvement in form, the gelding was having his first run since wind surgery and also added that the gelding was also wearing blinkers for the first time today since joining their yard and furthermore that the front running riding tactics in a low standard race may have brought about the improved performance) (op 7/1 tchd 11/2)
Held up in behind leaders, headway going okay 2f out, ridden when hung left over 1f out, went second and kept on but no chance with winner inside final furlong (op 18/1 tchd 25/1)
Briefly led, soon chased leader, 5 lengths second halfway, pressed leader going okay 2f out, soon ridden, no extra and lost second inside final furlong, no match for first two (trainer said gelding did not stay today's trip) (op 8/13 tchd 8/11)
Chased leaders, 6 lengths third halfway, close up on outer over 2f out, soon pushed along and every chance, ridden over 1f out, soon no extra (tchd 2/1)
Dwelt start, in rear, nudged along under 4f out, in touch with leaders when pushed along over 2f out, ridden under 2f out, minor headway and kept on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge (op 33/1)
Held up in behind leaders, close up on outer when pushed along over 2f out, soon ridden and no extra, weakening when hung right 1f out (op 66/1 tchd 40/1)
Dwelt start, in rear throughout, pushed along briefly after halfway, in touch with leaders when pushed along under 3f out, weakened from under 2f out, eased (op 80/1)
7 ran
Off time:
4:45:37
Winning time:
2m 10.64s (slow by 9.64s)
Total SP:
114%
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