In touch in last pair, switched to outer over 3f out, ridden and headway 2f out, edged right and chased leaders entering final furlong, led inside final furlong, ran on well, eased near finish (op 13/2)
Led, hard pressed and driven entering final 2f, battled on well under pressure, headed inside final furlong and kept on same pace final 100yds (op 8/1)
In touch in midfield, reminder 4f out, ridden and effort to chase leaders 2f out, edged left 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong (jockey said gelding never travelled)
Chased leaders, still travelling well on inner 2f out, soon ridden and every chance 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, weakened towards finish (op 9/1)
In touch in last trio, ridden 3f out, keeping on same pace and looked held when carried right and slightly hampered entering final furlong, weakened final 150yds (op 10/1)
Chased leaders, ridden and effort entering final 2f, unable to quicken and beaten when carried right and hampered entering final furlong, plugged on same pace and well held after (op 25/1)
Steadied start, took keen hold, held up in last pair, ridden and no headway entering final 2f, soon beaten, virtually pulled up final furlong (tchd 13/2)
8 ran
Off time:
2:31:00
Winning time:
1m 57.90s (slow by 4.90s)
Total SP:
99%
Non-runners:
Pearl Castle (withdrawn; refused to enter stalls)
Rule 4:
Pearl Castle was withdrawn. Price at time of withdrawal 5/1. Rule 4 applies to all bets - deduct 15p in the pound.
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