Soon tracked leader in 3rd, closer in 2nd 3f out, brought wide into straight and ridden to strongly press leader over 1f out, led inside final furlong and went clear towards finish (trainer said, regarding apparent improvement in form, that the gelding disappointed on its last run on very testing ground. this was its first outing following a break, is a previous course winner and appreciated the application of a tongue-tie.) (op 7-2)
Led, 4 lengths clear halfway, reduced advantage 4f out, ridden clear again into straight, strongly pressed over 1f out and soon headed, no extra, kept on same pace towards finish (op 11-4)
Dwelt and raced towards rear, 6th halfway, headway to chase leaders in 5th 3f out, soon ridden and dropped to rear 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong (op 14-1 tchd 11-1)
7 ran
Off time:
7:10:45
Winning time:
2m 55.05s (slow by 31.65s)
Total SP:
117%
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