Made all, soon clear, 10 lengths advantage at 5th, reduced advantage next, pushed along after 2 out, ridden run-in when challenged and kept on strongly under pressure (op 7/2)
In rear, took keen hold throughout, rapid headway to go 2nd at 5th, slight mistake in close 3rd 2 out, still going well approaching last, ridden run-in but no extra under pressure and held (op 5/2 tchd 11/4)
Chased leaders, 4th halfway, dropped to detached 5th after 3 out and soon ridden, rallied under pressure to go 3rd at last, no extra run-in and kept on same pace
Tracked leader in 2nd, settled in 3rd after 2nd, slow at next, lost action and pulled up before 5th, lame (jockey said gelding lost it's action. Vet said gelding was slightly lame behind post race) (op 11/4)
6 ran
Off time:
3:14:16
Winning time:
3m 49.20s (slow by 7.20s)
Total SP:
113%
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