Took keen hold, held up in touch and always travelling well, tracked leaders 6th, led and jumped awkwardly 3 out, readily drew clear and in command before next, ridden out flat (trainer said, regarding apparent improvement in form, this was the gelding's second run over fences, which it preferred, and also appreciated the good to soft (good in places) ground, not pulling so hard and only three runners completed.) (op 33-1 tchd 40-1)
Led until 4th, dropped to last and ridden 6th, never going well after, driven and well beaten after 3 out, left 2nd and mistake last, no chance with winner (op 4-1)
Took keen hold, not always fluent, chased leaders until led 4th, mistake 9th, headed and jumped awkwardly 3 out, soon weakened under pressure, left 3rd and hampered last (op 13-2)
Chased leader until 3rd, went 2nd again 6th until after 9th, chased clear winner and driven after 3 out, no impression and well held when unseated rider last (op 5-2 tchd 3-1)
7 ran
Off time:
1:30:00
Winning time:
4m 28.80s (slow by 30.80s)
Total SP:
111%
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