Led and disputed until settled in 2nd from 1st, slight mistake in 2nd at 8th, improved to lead 2 out, ridden clear when mistake last, kept on well run-in, comfortably (trainer said, regarding apparent improvement in form, that the gelding appreciated the better ground) (op 11/1)
Waited with towards rear, slight mistake 1st where rider lost iron briefly, headway after 3 out to chase leaders on outer before next, ridden into 3rd after 2 out and no impression on winner before last, kept on same pace (op 7/1)
Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along before 2 out where slight mistake and no impression on winner under pressure in 4th before last, one pace run-in (op 4/1 tchd 9/2)
Towards rear, 9th halfway, ridden in 7th before 2 out and no impression on leaders in 6th before last, kept on one pace into 5th on line, never troubled leaders (op 5/1)
Chased leaders, slight mistake in 5th at 4th, slight mistake in 4th at 11th, ridden and no extra in 5th after 2 out, one pace after and denied 5th on line (op 5/1)
Held up in touch, 7th halfway, took closer order before 4 out, 6th before next, ridden 2 out and no impression on leaders, weakened into 7th before last (op 14/1)
Held up in touch, slight mistake 5th, 6th halfway, niggled along after 11th and lost touch before 4 out, weakened and tailed off when pulled up before 3 out, broke blood vessel (jockey said mare burst a blood vessel) (op 9/1)
10 ran
Off time:
3:47:32
Winning time:
5m 22.40s (slow by 10.40s)
Total SP:
117%
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