Mistakes, behind until rapid progress to lead after 8th, blundered 10th and headed, rallied on very long run to last where led and blundered, hard ridden and plugged on gamely, all out (trainer said, regarding apparent improvement in form, that the gelding had not needed to improve to win the race, having shown some decent point-to-point form) (op 5/1 tchd 11/2)
Soon led and raced keenly, headed briefly after 8th where going clear with winner, 4 lengths ahead home turn, driven and headed before last and hit fence, not quicken final 100yds (trainer said, regarding apparent improvement in form, that the gelding had benefited from the first-time blinkers and the good ground) (tchd 7/4)
Behind, moderate 8th and one of few not off bridle halfway, stayed on well up home straight, still 8 lengths 3rd at last, finished best but too much to do
Fell over lining up before start, prominent, ridden 9th, soon beaten, 20 lengths 4th home turn, remote 3rd before last, collapsed after finish, fatally injured
Middle fence in home straight omitted all circuits; under repair. First fence in home straight omitted last circuit; damaged.
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