Settled behind leaders, jumped well, 3rd halfway, went 2nd before 12th, got on terms 3 out and soon led travelling well, driven clear from 2 out, easily (tchd 6-4)
Held up in touch, 6th halfway, took closer order in 5th before 4 out, ridden in 4th after next and no impression on leaders into straight, left moderate 3rd at last, one pace run-in (tchd 6-1)
Soon led until headed from 4th, disputed after, close 3rd 4 out, soon ridden and no impression on leaders approaching straight, left moderate 3rd at last, one pace run-in (op 20-1)
Held up, 7th halfway, took closer order from 12th, ridden after 3 out and no impression on principals in 6th, left moderate 5th at last, one pace run-in
Chased leaders, not fluent with jumping at times, slow 2nd and 6th, 4th halfway, mistake 12th and reminders after, ridden in moderate 3rd from 3 out, no impression on winner when fell last (tchd 9-4)
Held up in rear, jumped right at times, detached from 5th and tailed off when pulled up after 10th, burst blood vessel (jockey said gelding burst a blood vessel) (op 33-1)
9 ran
Off time:
3:26:38
Winning time:
6m 0.80s (slow by 16.80s)
Total SP:
122%
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