Prominent in chasing group, went second when awkward jump 3 out, soon niggled along briefly, going best when led approaching last, ridden and ran on well run-in (trainer said, regarding the apparent improvement in form, that gelding had disappointed at Galway in a high-class handicap and despite his best efforts, he was unable to find a reason for that poor run; he further added that a combination of a drop in class and in trip on this occasion helped bring out the improvement) (op 6/4)
Led, soon clear, not fluent 2nd, 8 lengths ahead with one circuit to go, not fluent 4 out, soon reduced lead, ridden when headed approaching last, weakened run-in (op 8/1)
Prominent, chased clear leader after 1st, lost position 3 out, not fluent 2 out, soon weakened quickly, pulled up approaching last (jockey said gelding stopped quickly) (tchd 22/1)
Ran in snatches, midfield, niggled along briefly 2nd, not fluent and pushed along briefly 4th, dropped to rear and ridden after 4 out, detached 3 out, pulled up after 2 out (vet reported gelding to be post race normal) (op 2/1 tchd 11/5)
7 ran
Off time:
5:05:43
Winning time:
4m 44.60s (slow by 22.60s)
Total SP:
117%
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