Tracked leader in 2nd, got on terms after 3 out and led going best next, extended advantage travelling well before last, drew clear run-in, eased near finish, easily (trainer said, regarding the apparent improvement of form, that his charge had shown good form in the past when winning a Point to Point and was placed second in a bumper. He felt that achange in tactics today with a more positive ridetowards the front, may have brought about today's improved performance)
Tracked leaders in 3rd, took closer order behind leaders before 2 out, soon pushed along and no impression on easy winner in moderate 2nd before last, kept on same pace (op 7/4)
Led, 3 lengths clear before halfway, reduced advantage before 4 out, joined after next and headed 2 out, no impression on winner into straight and dropped to moderate 3rd before last, kept on one pace (op 9/2)
Held up in touch, 5th halfway, took closer order behind leaders before 2 out, soon pushed along and no extra under pressure in 4th into straight, kept on one pace (op 16/1)
Chased leaders in 4th, jumped right 2nd and next, niggled along before 2 out and soon no extra under pressure, weakened into straight (jockey said the gelding did not handle today's ground) (op 8/1)
Waited with in rear, no impression from 3 out, detached in 7th and pulled up between last 2 (jockey said the gelding made a mistake and lost its action)
8 ran
Off time:
12:51:04
Winning time:
4m 9.90s (slow by 19.90s)
Total SP:
121%
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