Raced in moderate 4th, progress to chase clear leader in 2nd at last, kept on well, never on terms (trainer stated that his instructions were to get some cover and try switch him off, bearing in mind that the horse can be keen. He added that the horse has disappointed in the past but should have enjoyed today's heavy conditions over two miles, despite having form over further. He expressed satisfaction with the ride and that the lost shoe had no bearing on the run on today's ground; jockey A.J.Martin, stated that his instructions were to get some cover and try switch him off, bearing in mind that the horse can be keen. He added that the horse has disappointed in the past but should have enjoyed today's heavy conditions over two miles, despite having form over further. He expressed satisfaction with the ride and that the lost shoe had no bearing on the run on today's ground; 60-day ban for horse) (op 15/8)
Raced in moderate 3rd, went remote 2nd after 3 out until dropped to 3rd at next, soon one pace (jockey said that his instructions were to drop his horse in and be last to challenge. He added that the ground was very testing for his charge who struggled to get home in the conditions. He took it upon himself to race more prominently, against instructions as the winner was getting away; trainer confirmed the instructions and added his satisfaction with the ride) (op 4/1)
Held up in moderate 5th, kept on one pace into remote 4th 2 out, never on terms (jockey said that his instructions were to settle his mount in mid-division and get him jumping well. He added that his charge needs better ground and never travelled; trainer's representative confirmed the instructions, added that the horse was having his first run in eighteen months on ground softer than ideal) (op 10/1)
Chased clear leader in 2nd until ridden and dropped to 4th after 3 out, soon no extra (jockey said that his instructions were to jump out handy and go with the pace; he added that the horse jumped out but was never really travelling and ultimately tired; trainer confirmed the instructions and expressed his satisfaction with the ride) (op 12/1)
Always towards rear, never a factor (jockey said that his instructions were to drop his charge in, get him settled and jumping, bearing in mind he can be a bit keen, he added that the horse needs better ground and struggled in the conditions; trainer's representative confirmed the instructions and expressed his satisfaction with the ride) (op 10/1)
7 ran
Off time:
2:25:59
Winning time:
4m 22.50s (slow by 41.50s)
Total SP:
119%
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