Tracked leader, led 2f out, kept on well final furlong, pushed out (trainer could offer no explanation for the apparent improvement in form) (op 20/1 tchd 22/1)
Held up in rear, going okay when not clear run over 1f out, soon switched right, kept on well inside final furlong, went second towards finish (an inquiry was held into running and riding; the rider and the trainer were interviewed and shown recordings of the race and the vet reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities; rider stated his instructions had been to get the gelding relaxed and take his time in order to get the gelding to finish its race; he added that he had been happy with his position in the early stages and the gelding had been relaxed after which he had intended to follow the favourite Tiger Crusade; he further added that he had become concerned entering the last couple of furlongs when Tiger Crusade was no longer travelling well, whereupon he opted to maintain his run in the hope that a gap would open but this had resulted in him being denied a clear run, a fact he had reported at scales; he added that he then had to switch right-handed for a run and was happy with how the gelding had finished its race off and he had been well-held by the winner; the trainer confirmed the instructions and stated that he was satisfied the ride accorded with those instructions) (op 80/1)
Midfield, ridden over 2f out, no impression and held when badly hampered over 1f out (trainer's rep could offer no explanation for the poor form shown) (tchd 10/3)
12 ran
Off time:
4:16:21
Winning time:
1m 28.55s (slow by 2.85s)
Total SP:
117%
DBI (SP%):
L [Stalls 1-5] 40 (24%) M [6-9] 48 (46%) H [10-13] 62 (30%)
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