Led after 1st until 3rd, stayed prominent, every chance and driven before 3 out, almost 2 lengths down last, stayed on to lead 100yds out, soon in command (jockey could offer no explanation for the gelding's improved in form) (op 7/2 tchd 4/1)
Pressed leaders 3rd until led 8th, pushed along after 2 out and almost 2 lengths clear last, ridden flat, found little and headed 100yds out, soon beaten and weakened towards finish (op 11/2 tchd 6/1)
Held up in touch in last pair, closed and well in touch 9th, tracked leaders 12th, mistake 3 out, effort before next and mistake 2 out, switched right and stayed on same pace flat (vet said gelding lost its right fore shoe) (tchd 9/4)
Chased leaders until led 3rd, headed and not fluent 8th, close enough in 4th 3 out, unable to quicken after 2 out, ridden, hung left and beaten flat (op 9/2 tchd 4/1)
Held up in touch in last pair, closed after 9th, effort and close enough in 5th before 3 out, no impression and beaten between last 2, well held flat (op 17/2 tchd 7/1)
Led until after 1st, midfield, when jumped awkwardly 4th and mistake 5th, dropped to rear 3 out, weakened next, tailed off (trainer said gelding had a breathing problem) (op 9/1)
6 ran
Off time:
3:25:00
Winning time:
5m 3.25s (slow by 11.25s)
Total SP:
114%
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