Held up in touch, not fluent 4 out, 7th after 4 out, progress going well after next, quickened well in 3rd between horses after 2 out to soon lead, extended advantage before last and driven clear, eased close home, easily (trainer said, regarding the improved form shown, that his charge disappointed at naas and no abnormality was found post race. as a consequence he was sent home to his owners premises where he was given a break of approximately 2 months. he added that on returning back into training his fitness was built up gradually. he felt that today the animal appreciated the longer trip, the good going and overall he had strengthened up over recent months) (op 5/2 tchd 11/4)
Held up in rear of mid-division, pushed along briefly after 3 out, short of room before next, good headway after 2 out and switched left before last, ridden into 3rd run-in where no impression on easy winner, went 2nd near finish
Held up towards rear early, took closer order in mid-division after halfway, progress before 2 out, ridden in 5th after 2 out and no impression on easy winner under pressure in 4th run-in, kept on into 3rd near finish (op 20/1)
In rear, slight mistakes 1st and 3rd, going well towards rear before 2 out, ridden and headway after 2 out where soon switched left, ran on under pressure into never threatening 4th final strides, nearest finish
Held up in touch early, in rear of mid-division before 2 out, headway after 2 out to chase leaders near side at last where no impression on easy winner, kept on under pressure into 5th close home
Close up and pushed along briefly after start, raced keenly early, 4th halfway, ridden after 2 out where not fluent and soon took closer order in 2nd before last where slight mistake, no impression on easy winner run-in and weakened near finish (op 20/1)
Close up until disputed and led narrowly before 2nd, jumped left at times, joined after 3rd until regained lead from next, joined before 2 out until soon regained advantage briefly, headed after 2 out and weakened before last (op 9/2)
Held up, pushed along briefly towards rear after 7th, not fluent 4 out, pushed along after 3 out and no impression before next, driven and some late headway after 2 out
Held up towards rear, closer in 12th after 4 out, progress before 2 out, ridden in 6th after 2 out and no extra before last where switched left, weakened run-in
Slipped saddle and unseated rider before start, held up towards rear, slight mistake 3 out and pushed along briefly, headway before next, ridden and no extra in 10th after 2 out, one pace after (op 11/1)
Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, almost on terms 3 out, pushed along and disputed lead briefly before 2 out, soon headed and weakened under pressure in 2nd after 2 out (op 10/1 tchd 11/1)
In rear of mid-division early, 9th halfway, not much room and switched left before 2 out where bad mistake, soon weakened and eased (op 12/1 tchd 14/1)
20 ran
Off time:
5:40:36
Winning time:
5m 1.30s (fast by 0.70s)
Total SP:
142%
Non-runners:
Cable (reserve), Chestnut Brave (reserve), West Coast Time (unsuitable ground)
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