Held up towards rear, took closer order after 3 out to chase leaders in 4th, disputed 2nd 2 out, kept on same pace into 2nd run-in, not trouble winner (op 40/1 tchd 33/1)
Raced in mid-division, took closer order 4 out to chase leaders in 4th, chased leader in 2nd after next, no impression on winner approaching last where dropped to 3rd, kept on same pace (op 4/1)
Raced in mid-division, took closer order 4 out where not fluent, went 3rd after next, ridden and no impression in 4th 2 out, soon one pace (op 3/1 tchd 11/4)
Held up, some progress after 3 out, no impression in 6th 2 out, kept on one pace into 5th run-in, never on terms (jockey said the gelding did not handle the soft ground and was reaching at the hurdles, before staying on past tired horses; jockey said, regarding the running and riding, stated that his instructions were to jump off towards the rear, settle his mount as quickly as possibleand to ride his mount to get the trip, bearing in mind that it's best form is over a mile. He further added that their were concerns about the ground and at one point he had expected it to be a non runner. He said his mount settled well but reached at some of the hurdles and from four furlongs out began to lean left handed which he put down to tiredness on the ground, before staying on one paced in the closing stages; the trainer confirmed the instructions given and expressed his satisfaction with the ride. He outlined the past wind problems this horse had and stated that he had ran in the past with a tongue tie. He confirmed that the ground was a concern and felt that in order to stay the trip he would need more favourable ground conditions in the future) (op 10/1)
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