Held up behind leaders, 5th after 4 out, improved into 3rd before 3 out and went 2nd before 2 out where left in front, driven clear before last and stayed on well (op 5/2)
Chased leaders, raced keenly, disputed 2nd when mistake 2nd and wandered before next, dropped to 4th before 3 out, slightly hampered next and went 3rd after, kept on again after last into moderate 2nd run-in, not trouble winner
Led, over 3 lengths clear before 4th, reduced advantage before 3 out, headed after 3 out and dropped to 3rd before next, left 2nd from 2 out and no impression on winner before last, weakened into moderate 3rd run-in
Close up behind leaders, disputed 2nd from 2nd, slight mistake in 2nd 4 out, closer 2nd before next, led after 3 out and still going well before 2 out where crumpled on landing and lost any chance, dropped to 4th and one pace after (op 4/7 tchd 1/2)
Towards rear throughout, slightly impeded 1st, no impression trailing from before halfway, some headway into moderate 7th after 3 out, weakened before next, never a factor
Kicked out at rival before start, held up, slow in 8th and mistake 1st where unseated rider
11 ran
Off time:
2:37:36
Winning time:
3m 59.50s (slow by 11.50s)
Total SP:
125%
Non-runners:
Lucky Phil (withdrawn; received kick from rival before start, veterinary advice), Randall's Alannah (unsuitable ground), The Princetonian (unsuitable ground)
Rule 4:
Lucky Phil was withdrawn. Price at time of withdrawal 33/1. Rule 4 does not apply.
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