Always prominent, close 2nd halfway, led into straight and strongly pressed 1 1/2f out, soon headed until rallied inside final furlong to regain advantage inside final 100yds, kept on well to just hold on (trainer said, regarding the apparent improvement of form, that the gelding was unsuited to a big field of runners last time and a liking for today's course improved the performance )
Went left start, chased leaders, 3rd halfway, closed under pressure to challenge 1 1/2f out, soon led narrowly, headed under pressure inside final 100yds, kept on well towards finish, just held (op 7/1)
Dwelt and raced towards rear, 8th halfway, headway over 2f out and closed under pressure into 5th inside final furlong, kept on well towards finish, never nearer (op 8/1)
Led, narrow advantage halfway, headed into straight and ridden, remained prominent far side until no extra under pressure in 3rd inside final furlong, weakened and eased towards finish (op 11/2 tchd 6/1)
Held up in touch, 6th halfway, some headway on outer 2f out, ridden entering final furlong and no impression on leaders well inside final furlong, kept on same pace (op 5/1)
Dwelt and slightly hampered start, towards rear, 9th halfway, ridden 2f out and some headway into moderate 7th inside final furlong, kept on one pace (op 10/1 tchd 11/1)
Waited with towards rear, 10th halfway, ridden on outer 1 1/2f out and no impression on leaders when switched right inside final furlong, kept on one pace (op 13/2)
Got upset in stalls, dwelt and waited with in rear, last halfway, no impression into straight (trainer said the gelding got upset in the stalls and sustained a cut between his ears.) (op 10/1 tchd 12/1)
11 ran
Off time:
3:07:11
Winning time:
1m 15.06s (slow by 2.76s)
Total SP:
120%
Download the free Racing Post app and enjoy multiple unique racecard views tailored for your needs.
Plus, compare the odds and place bets with your favourite bookmakers all in one place, wherever you are.