Prominent in chasing group, pushed along after 3 out, went second before 2 out, ridden to lead after 2 out, went clear approaching last, went further clear run-in (op 11/4 tchd 16/5)
Led at fast pace, 5 lengths ahead 1st, slowed tempo and much reduced lead before 4th, headed and ridden when lost second before 2 out, went second again run-in, no match for winner (op 13/2)
In rear, not fluent 3rd, not fluent and pushed along briefly 5 out, still plenty to do but headway after 3 out, hung left but kept on home straight, went third run-in, never dangerous (jockey said gelding could not go the fast early pace and lugged left in behind horses in the closing stages of this race) (op 5/1)
Prominent in chasing group, went second 4 out, pushed along to lead before 2 out, slow jump 2 out, soon headed and ridden, tired jump last, lost two places run-in (op 10/3)
Chased clear leader, prominent when mistake 5th, lost position 4 out, not fluent 3 out, soon weakened quickly, pulled up before 2 out (vet said gelding was post race normal) (op 5/2 tchd 16/5)
6 ran
Off time:
2:35:14
Winning time:
4m 18.30s (slow by 8.30s)
Total SP:
116%
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