In rear, headway and tracked leaders 7th, went second 11th, led 3 out, soon went clear, ridden approaching last, kept on, easily (trainer said, on the improvement in form, the gelding had benefited from returning to Fakenham where it has previously won over course and distance) (op 5/1)
Raced lazily, in touch with leaders, reminders after 5th, ridden when left in third and hampered by faller 3 out, kept on and went second final 110yds, no match for winner (op 5/1)
Jumped right on occasions, led narrowly or disputed lead, led clearly 11th, headed 3 out, soon ridden and outpaced, well held approaching last, lost second final 110yds (op 10/3)
Chased leaders, jumped left 3rd, pushed along briefly after 4th, lost position and dropped to rear 8th, soon pulled up (jockey said gelding hung left-handed) (op 8/1)
Novicey jumping, in rear, slow jump and reminders 5th, mistake 6th, headway and in touch with leaders when slow jump 11th, pushed along and outpaced after 12th, left in fourth when hampered by faller and unseated rider 3 out (op 11/4)
7 ran
Off time:
2:30:41
Winning time:
5m 41.75s (slow by 27.75s)
Total SP:
114%
Non-runners:
Go All The Way (self certificate), Stinggrey (self certificate)
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