Disputed early until soon settled behind leaders, 4th halfway, not much room over 2f out and soon switched left in 3rd, ridden to lead over 1f out, strongly pressed well inside final furlong and headed close home (op 7/2)
Dwelt slightly, held up towards rear, headway from after halfway to chase leaders in 7th into straight where came wide, headway on outer 2f out, ridden in 4th 1 1/2f out and went 3rd inside final furlong, no extra in closing stages (op 9/1)
Held up towards rear, 14th 3f out, ridden and progress far side from over 2f out to chase leaders in 6th over 1f out, switched left inside final furlong and went 4th under pressure inside final 100yds, never troubled leaders (op 8/1 tchd 7/1)
Chased leaders until soon led, extended advantage before halfway, reduced advantage approaching straight, ridden over 2f out, headed under pressure under 2f out and soon no impression on leaders, one pace final furlong
Chased leaders and went 2nd after 1f, took keen hold, took closer order behind leader into straight and led briefly under 2f out, soon headed and no extra under pressure in 4th entering final furlong, weakened near finish (op 11/1 tchd 12/1)
Soon settled in mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden over 2f out and soon no impression on leaders in 7th, weakened and eased from over 1f out (op 10/1 tchd 12/1)
Disputed early until soon settled behind leaders, 3rd halfway, soon pushed along and lost place, weakened quickly over 2f out, eased in rear 1 1/2f out, clinically abnormal post-race (vet said the gelding was clinically abnormal) (op 5/1)
15 ran
Off time:
7:56:05
Winning time:
2m 9.86s (slow by 3.76s)
Total SP:
132%
Non-runners:
Bomber Jackson (reserve), Focas Mor (in season), Gun Shoot (lame), Halarath (transport difficulties)
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