Waited with in rear early, 10th after 6th, progress into 6th after 4 out, went 4th travelling well after next and disputed lead before 2 out, led from 2 out and ridden clear, stayed on well, easily (trainer said, regarding the apparent improvement in form, the gelding appeared to appreciate today's going and he felt that this had helped to bring about the improvement) (op 11/2 tchd 7/2)
Settled in mid-division early, close up behind leaders before 8th, almost on terms after 3 out, disputed lead briefly on outer into straight, ridden disputing 2nd after 2 out and no impression on easy winner, kept on one pace in moderate 2nd run-in
Chased leaders, disputed 2nd 4 out, almost on terms after 3 out and soon led briefly, joined between horses before 2 out, headed from 2 out and soon no impression on easy winner disputing 2nd, one pace in moderate 3rd run-in (op 11/4)
Chased leaders early, 2nd before 3rd, disputed 2nd 4 out, pushed along behind leaders after 3 out and under pressure in 6th before straight, left moderate 4th 2 out, kept on one pace (op 6/1)
Held up, last before 3rd, pushed along in 13th after 7th, reminders before next, slight mistake 3 out, some late headway in behind after 3 out, never troubled leaders
Mid-division early, took closer order behind leaders before 3rd, improved into 2nd before 6th, disputed and led before 7th, joined and headed after 3 out, weakened quickly before straight (tchd 12/1)
In rear of mid-division early, headway in 7th after 3 out, pushed along and switched right in close 4th before 2 out where blundered and unseated rider (op 14/1)
14 ran
Off time:
2:45:20
Winning time:
5m 45.30s (slow by 52.30s)
Total SP:
128%
Non-runners:
All About Alfie (reserve), Drumconnor Girl (reserve), Farranreigh (reserve)
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