Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved into 2nd after 9th, closer in 2nd 4 out, disputed lead travelling well 2 out, shaken up to lead before last where in command, driven further clear run-in and stayed on strongly, easily (trainer said his gelding appreciated the drop in grade for the apparent improvement in form) (op 6/5 tchd 11/10)
Led until headed after 5th, 2nd halfway, dropped to 3rd after 9th, improved to dispute lead briefly 2 out, ridden and headed before last, soon no impression on easy winner, kept on same pace (op 5/1 tchd 7/1)
Held up towards rear, 4th halfway, took closer order behind leaders going well before 3 out, pushed along in 3rd between last 2 and no impression on leaders, kept on same pace run-in (op 15/8)
Chased leader, slight mistake 2nd, jumped slightly left 4th, led after next where jumped slightly left again, ridden and joined after 3 out, headed under pressure before next and weakened to rear between last 2, eased (op 12/1)
In rear, not fluent 1st, detached when slow 7th, pushed along after next and tailed off before 5 out, pulled up before next (jockey said his mount never travelled.) (op 16/1)
5 ran
Off time:
3:46:23
Winning time:
6m 4.90s (slow by 58.90s)
Total SP:
113%
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