Chased leaders, headway 4 out, disputed lead on outer after 3 out, led narrowly going easily before 2 out, ridden briefly and kept on well run-in, comfortably (op 13/8 and tchd 15/8)
Close up, chased leader when not fluent 4th, 3 lengths second 5 out, switched left after 3 out, soon disputed lead, pushed along and headed before 2 out, ridden and kept on but no chance with winner run-in (op 7/4)
Held up in behind leaders, midfield on outer when not fluent 6th, in touch with leaders when nudged along before 2 out, kept on and tenderly handled run-in, went modest third towards finish, never near to challenge (trainer's rep said, regarding running and riding, gelding had run poorly the last day for no known reason therefore today the rider was instructed to keep a hold of his mount, get some cover and to finish as best he could. jockey confirmed rider instructions and added gelding made respiratory noise at third last hurdle. vet said gelding was clinically abnormal post-race) (op 25/1 tchd 20/1)
Midfield on inner, not fluent 3 out, soon pushed along and headway, pressed leaders home turn, ridden and every chance before 2 out, lost touch when mistake 2 out, no extra run-in, lost third towards finish (op 16/1)
Towards rear, headway after 3 out, midfield and pushed along before 2 out, not fluent 2 out, kept on approaching last, never near to challenge (op 200/1)
Took keen hold, in rear, headway and switched right before 3 out, midfield when mistake 3 out, pressed leaders home turn, ridden and weakened after 2 out (op 250/1)
Led, joined on outer 2nd, headed and tracked leaders 3rd, lost position 7th, midfield 5 out, ridden and no extra before 2 out, not fluent and weakened 2 out (op 200/1 tchd 300/1)
Took keen hold, close up, joined leader 2nd, led 3rd, 3 lengths ahead 5 out, pushed along and headed after 3 out, soon weakened quickly and eased (op 20/1)
Never better than mid-division, ridden and weakened after 4 out, no impression in rear when hampered by faller 3 out, soon tailed off, pulled up before 2 out (op 200/1 tchd 400/1)
14 ran
Off time:
4:30:37
Winning time:
5m 56.50s (slow by 1m 27.50s)
Total SP:
127%
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