Chased leaders until went 3rd at 4th, travelling well on terms before 2 out, led narrowly after 2 out, ridden with narrow advantage and kept on well to assert run-in, comfortably (op 7/4)
Close up behind leader in 2nd, pecked slightly 7th, ridden on terms before 2 out, under pressure in close 2nd before last, kept on well run-in without matching winner run-in (op 9/1 tchd 10/1)
Waited with in rear, last at halfway, not fluent 7th, lost touch briefly next, took closer order still in rear 3 out, went 4th from next going well, no impression on leaders after last where not fluent, ridden into never threatening 3rd on line
Led, 1 length clear at halfway, ridden and strongly pressed before 2 out, soon joined and headed, no impression on leaders in 3rd after last, kept on one pace and denied 3rd on line (op 8/1)
Held up in touch, jumped slightly right in 5th at 2nd and at times after, 5th halfway, took closer order behind leaders before 3 out, ridden and weakened to rear before next, went remote 5th run-in (op 12/1)
Held up behind leaders until dropped to 4th at 4th where not fluent, not fluent again 4 out, ridden in 4th after 3 out and weakened before next where jumped big, not fluent last and eased run-in, tailed off (jockey said the gelding was very tired on approaching the final fence which he jumped slowly and was left alone from thereon) (op 2/1)
6 ran
Off time:
3:54:57
Winning time:
4m 47.60s (slow by 31.60s)
Total SP:
118%
Download the free Racing Post app and enjoy multiple unique racecard views tailored for your needs.
Plus, compare the odds and place bets with your favourite bookmakers all in one place, wherever you are.