Made all, jumped slightly left 1st, not fluent 4th, 3 lengths clear halfway, reduced advantage 3 out where jumped slightly left again, still going well when jumped left 2 out, ridden near side and extended advantage run-in (trainer said regarding apparent improvement in form that the gelding got things very much his own way and seemed to enjoy being ridden more prominently. he also felt that he appreciated the better ground) (op 9/4)
Held up in touch, took closer order behind leader after 3 out, went 2nd going well between last 2, soon ridden and no impression on winner, kept on same pace from last (op 11/8 tchd 6/4)
Chased leader, not fluent disputing 2nd at 5th and lost place, closer in 2nd before 3 out, ridden and no impression on winner in 3rd under pressure between last 2, kept on same pace
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