Disputed lead early until soon led narrowly, extended advantage going best 1 1/2f out, ridden briefly inside final furlong and kept on well, comfortably (trainer said, regarding the improved form shown, making the running and dropping back in trip may have contributed to the gelding's apparent improvement) (op 11/2)
Dwelt, settled in rear, last at halfway, headway near side over 1f out, ridden in 3rd inside final furlong and ran on into 2nd well inside final furlong where no impression on easy winner, kept on (op 9/2)
Chased leaders, disputed 3rd at halfway, improved into 2nd 1 1/2f out where ridden, no impression on easy winner inside final furlong where dropped to 3rd
Waited with, 7th halfway, some late headway far side from over 1f out where not much room on inner briefly, ridden into 4th well inside final furlong and kept on near finish, never troubled leaders
Dwelt slightly, held up, 6th halfway, took closer order briefly near side under 2f out, ridden and no extra over 1f out, kept on one pace in 6th well inside final furlong (op 7/2)
Dwelt and slightly awkward start where went left, soon chased leaders, disputed 3rd at halfway, driven behind leaders and weakened quickly over 1f out (op 12/1)
8 ran
Off time:
2:15:26
Winning time:
1m 0.76s (slow by 2.36s)
Total SP:
116%
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