Held up in midfield, headway after 3 out, went second 2 out, pushed along to lead approaching last, ridden and went clear run-in (trainer said, regarding the apparent improvement in form, that gelding had disappointed on his previous run when pulling up; he further stated that, despite his best efforts, he was unable to find an explanation for that poor run) (op 9/1 tchd 7/1)
In touch with leaders, disputing second 4 out, disputed lead before 2 out, led clearly when pushed along 2 out, headed when ridden approaching last, no chance with winner run-in (op 6/4 tchd 7/4)
Took keen hold, raced in second, slightly hampered 4th, slightly hampered 5 out, led 4 out, headed then short of room on turn before 2 out, soon weakened (jockey said gelding ran very keen) (op 11/2)
In rear, pulled himself up and unseated soon after start (jockey said gelding plunged and unseated him after the race was started) (op 50/1 tchd 125/1)
8 ran
Off time:
5:15:17
Winning time:
3m 40.90s (fast by 5.60s)
Total SP:
118%
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