Led, reminder after 4th, headed and driven 8th, 5 lengths down after 3 out, plugged on and led again entering straight, soon well clear, eased towards finish (new market op 5-2 tchd 13-8)
Slowly away, ridden along throughout and never going pace, in touch in last, 8 lengths 4th and beaten 3 out, no chance 2 out, plugged on past very tired rivals to go 2nd flat (new market op 6-1)
Tracked leaders, went on with leader 8th, ridden and led soon after 2 out, headed entering straight, immediately beaten and very tired last, lost 2nd flat (new market op 18-1 tchd 14-1)
Tracked leaders, led and mistake 8th, looked to be going well after 3 out, ridden and headed after 2 out, stopped to nil entering straight, very tired flat (new market op 4-1 tchd 10-3)
Soon niggled along, chased leader until lost place under pressure after 7th, tailed off from 3 out (trainer said gelding had a breathing problem) (new market op 3-1 tchd 2-1)
5 ran
Off time:
2:05:00
Winning time:
5m 32.40s (slow by 45.40s)
Total SP:
110%
Non-runners:
Great Esteem I (withdrawn; vet's advice), Moonstreaker (self certificate)
Rule 4:
Great Esteem was withdrawn. Price at time of withdrawal was 9/2. Rule 4 applies to bets struck at board prices prior to withdrawal but not to SP bets - deduction 15p in the pound. New market formed.
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