Settled behind leaders, close 3rd halfway, headway on outer approaching straight to challenge, ridden to lead over 1f out and soon clear when edged right under pressure, kept on well (op 3-1)
Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden over 2f out and no impression on leaders approaching straight, went moderate 4th entering final furlong and stayed on well towards finish into never nearer 2nd on line (op 9-1)
Soon tracked leader in 2nd, ridden approaching straight and soon disputed, headed and soon no impression on winner when slightly hampered on inner, lost 2nd on line (trainer's rep said, regarding apparent improvement in form, that the gelding did not enjoy the run of the race on its previous outing on ground that was faster than ideal.) (op 10-1)
Led, 2 lengths clear halfway, reduced advantage from 2f out and strongly pressed approaching straight, soon headed and no extra in 3rd when short of room on inner inside final furlong, dropped to 4th close home
Slowly into stride and raced towards rear, close 10th halfway, ridden and no impression from over 2f out, weakened, tailed off (op 5-1)
11 ran
Off time:
5:36:04
Winning time:
3m 1.22s (slow by 25.22s)
Total SP:
128%
Non-runners:
Celtic Dane (reserve), Coolfighter (unsuitable ground), General Bunching (unsuitable ground), Gris Ladera (unsuitable ground), Home Secretary (unsuitable ground), House Limit (reserve), King Of Oriel (unsuitable ground), Shalaman (unsuitable ground), Sian (reserve), Why But Why (unsuitable ground)
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