Behind, closed quickly from 8th, led 2 out as others floundered badly, soon drew well clear, tired when went right flat and rider dropped reins 100yds out (trainer's rep said, regarding apparent improvement in form, that the mare had been better suited than the other runners by the heavy ground)
Chased leaders, challenged leading pair after 7th, blundered 3 out, every chance until driven and weakened before next, scrapping for remote 2nd and hard driven after, finished very tired (tchd 11/2)
Soon prominent, led 7th, ridden and headed before 2 out, soon very tired, continued with every chance of poor 2nd until hit last and stumbled, lost duel for 2nd final 50yds (op 13/2 tchd 7/1 and 5/1)
Raced wide, prominent, pushed along after 7th, every chance until ridden and faded rapidly well before 2 out, very tired and tailed off last when pulled up last (op 12/1)
7 ran
Off time:
4:31:00
Winning time:
6m 12.30s (slow by 1m 0.30s)
Total SP:
113%
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