Held up in 5th early, 6th before halfway, going well on outer behind leaders into straight and improved to lead near side 2f out, soon ridden and pressed closely, stayed on well under pressure to assert inside final furlong (vet noted that the gelding pulled his off fore shoe post race) (op 6/1 tchd 9/2)
Chased leaders, 4th halfway, going well behind leaders into straight and improved between horses to challenge in 2nd under 2f out where ridden, pressed winner over 1f out, no impression on winner well inside final furlong (op 8/1 tchd 10/1)
Led narrowly until joined and disputed lead from before halfway, pushed along on terms before straight, ridden into straight where edged slightly left and headed 2f out, soon no extra in 3rd, one pace final furlong (op 4/5 tchd Evs)
Close up behind leader until disputed lead from before halfway, ridden on terms before straight and slightly impeded into straight where headed, no extra under pressure in 4th 1 1/2f out, weakened
Held up in 6th early out wide, took closer order in 4th after 4f, 5th before halfway, dropped towards rear after halfway, weakened under 6f out and soon tailed off
8 ran
Off time:
7:35:11
Winning time:
5m 18.10s (slow by 59.60s)
Total SP:
120%
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