Waited with, took closer order over 2f out, strongly driven to press leader over 1f out, soon led and pushed clear, stayed on well (op 3-1 tchd 100-30)
Chased leaders in 3rd until progress in 2nd 5f out, pressed leader over 2f out, soon led until headed and not quicken with winner entering final furlong
Tried to make all and clear until advantage reduced 4f out, strongly driven over 2f out and soon headed, one pace and dropped to 4th entering final furlong (op 5-2 tchd 9-4)
Raced in rear, went remote 5th 5f out, adrift of main group, eased in straight, tailed off (jockey said gelding made a respiratory noise in running; trainer said gelding choked)
6 ran
Off time:
6:50:12
Winning time:
2m 48.10s (slow by 9.80s)
Total SP:
115%
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