Settled behind leader before 1st until dropped to 3rd before 6th, disputed lead far side 3 out, led going best after next, ridden and kept on well run-in (trainer said his gelding appreciated the application of first time cheekpieces and the heavy underfoot conditions for the apparent improvement in form) (op 10/1)
Chased leaders until improved into 2nd before 6th, kept out wide after 7th, disputed lead near side after 3 out, ridden in 2nd after 2 out and no impression on winner under pressure run-in, kept on same pace (op 4/6)
Waited with, jumped slightly right at times, 4th halfway, switched left after 7th, 5th briefly before 4 out, closer behind leaders 3 out, ridden in 3rd after next where slight mistake and soon no impression on leaders, one pace run-in (op 9/2)
Soon led, over 1 length clear at halfway, joined 3 out and soon headed, no extra under pressure behind leaders before next where dropped to 5th briefly, kept on one pace
Held up in touch, 5th halfway, kept out wide after 7th, 4th briefly before 4 out, pushed along and no impression on leaders in 4th again 2 out, weakened quickly
6 ran
Off time:
4:55:41
Winning time:
5m 4.80s (slow by 48.80s)
Total SP:
114%
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