Prominent in chasing group, took closer order from before 3 out, 2nd and challenged into straight, gained narrow lead last and stayed on best run-in (trainer said, regarding the apparent improvement in form shown, that gelding disappointed at Leopardstown in a big field and on testing ground; he added that today's smaller field and better ground had helped it bring about a more confident jumping display which allowed it to return to form) (op 11/2)
Prominent in chasing group, closed from before 3 out, led approaching straight, narrowly headed last and kept on without matching winner run-in (op 9/4 tchd 10/3)
Chased leaders, well off pace, closer in 4th before 3 out, challenged approaching straight, soon dropped to moderate 3rd and no impression, kept on same pace (op 4/1 tchd 7/2)
Towards rear, well off pace, under pressure 6 out, closed into 3rd before 3 out, soon struggling and no extra approaching straight, tailed off (op 9/1)
Soon chased leaders, well off pace, dropped to last 4 out, no extra next, pulled up before 2 out (jockey said gelding travelled well before weakening quickly in the straight) (op 8/1 tchd 13/2)
7 ran
Off time:
3:40:00
Winning time:
4m 52.50s (slow by 15.50s)
Total SP:
115%
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