Made all, soon clear, over 5 lengths clear at halfway, reduced advantage briefly still going well into straight, pushed along 2f out and in command entering final furlong where ridden, kept on well, easily (trainer said, regarding the improved form shown, the horse appeared to appreciate running from the front. in what he felt was a moderate race and further added that the first time application of blinkers had also helped)
Held up towards rear early, improved to dispute moderate 4th before halfway, went 3rd going well under 2f out, soon pushed along and went 2nd inside final furlong where no impression on easy winner, ridden briefly and no extra (op 4/1)
Chased leaders, improved into moderate 2nd from 5f out, ridden under 2f out and no impression on easy winner under pressure in 2nd over 1f out, dropped to 3rd inside final furlong (op 12/1)
Waited with, moderate 6th at halfway, pushed along into straight and no impression on easy winner when switched right over 1f out, improved into moderate 4th inside final furlong, never troubled leaders (op 7/2)
Slowly into stride and detached in rear, took closer order in 7th just after halfway, pushed along over 2f out and some headway into 5th 1 1/2f out where ridden, soon no extra and one pace inside final furlong where dropped to 6th (op 2/1)
Dwelt slightly, pushed along towards rear early and improved to soon chase leader in 2nd, pushed along over 5f out and soon weakened quickly under pressure, dropped to rear just after halfway and eased, tailed off into straight (jockey said gelding never travelled and was eased thereafter) (op 14/1 tchd 16/1)
8 ran
Off time:
5:31:19
Winning time:
1m 55.46s (slow by 15.76s)
Total SP:
116%
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