Disputed early until settled in 3rd after 1f, improved on outer going well to challenge in 2nd over 2f out, ridden and closed under pressure to lead inside final 150yds, kept on well (op 5/1 tchd 6/1)
Led and disputed until in front again after 1f, over 2 lengths clear 5f out, reduced advantage approaching straight, ridden and pressed closely from under 2f out, headed under pressure inside final 150yds and kept on well without matching winner
Chased leaders, pushed along in 6th 5f out, no impression on leaders over 1f out, short of room behind horses inside final furlong and soon switched left, kept on again between horses into 3rd final stride, never troubled leaders (op 4/1 tchd 9/2)
In touch, pushed along in 7th under 3f out, soon switched left to outer and no impression on leaders entering final furlong, slightly hampered between horses well inside final furlong, kept on closing stages
Upset in stalls, dwelt slightly and settled towards rear, closer in 10th 3f out, ridden over 2f out and closed under pressure inside final furlong where edged slightly right, never nearer
Loaded without rider, held up in touch, pushed along in 4th 5f out, no extra under pressure under 2f out, one pace towards finish (jockey said gelding hung badly) (op 14/1)
Dwelt slightly and towards rear, short of room on inner 6f out and checked, dropped to rear and no impression after, detached over 2f out and pulled up 1f out (jockey said mare lost its action)
14 ran
Off time:
7:04:17
Winning time:
2m 35.91s (slow by 3.51s)
Total SP:
127%
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