Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, took closer order in 2nd from 6th, disputed before 2 out, ridden to lead narrowly before last, driven clear run-in and kept on well (op 9/10 tchd Evs and 5/6)
Led, slow 1st, extended advantage after 3rd, reduced lead from 6th, ridden into straight where joined, headed narrowly before last where not fluent, no impression on winner run-in, kept on one pace (op 25/1)
Held up towards rear, 6th halfway, improved behind leaders into 4th into straight, went 3rd from 2 out, no impression on winner before last, kept on under hands and heels run-in, not trouble winner (trainer said, regarding the running and riding that, that the gelding had run very free in previous races at Fairyhouse and Thurles finishing tired on both occasions. Consequently he instructed the jockey to jump off on the inside towards the rear of the field, get him to settle, hold onto him as long as possible and come with one run in the straight if able and only use the whip once or twice. He added that he was satisfied with the ride in what he felt was a weak contest. He felt that his charge had a high head carriage and was not fully genuine. G.B. Noonan, rider, confirmed the instructions and explained his ride while watching the video recording of the race. He concluded by stating that his mount stayed galloping at the same pace in the concluding stages) (op 7/1 tchd 15/2)
Held up, last at halfway, took closer order after 6th and closer in 5th briefly after 3 out, 6th into straight, ridden and no impression on leaders in 5th after 2 out, kept on one pace into moderate 4th run-in
Chased leaders, slight mistake 1st, 4th halfway, improved to dispute 2nd after 3 out, ridden in 3rd before next and soon no impression on leaders, one pace in 4th after 2 out and soon weakened (op 5/1)
Tracked leader early, moderate 2nd when slight mistake 4th, raced keenly, disputed 2nd when not fluent 6th, dropped to 3rd from 6th, pushed along in 4th after 3 out and weakened before next where pecked slightly (op 5/1 tchd 11/2)
Towards rear, slight mistake and jumped left 2nd, 5th halfway, not fluent 6th and dropped to rear briefly, pushed along and no impression in rear approaching straight, weakened, tailed off when slight mistake last (op 16/1)
7 ran
Off time:
2:06:30
Winning time:
4m 35.10s (slow by 54.10s)
Total SP:
118%
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