Led to 2nd, chased clear leader after, lost 2nd 11th, ridden after, outpaced approaching 3 out, left just under 3 lengths 2nd last, stayed on under strong driving to lead towards finish (trainer said, regarding the apparent improvement in form, that gelding had benefited from a three-week break.) (op 40-1)
Chased leader, led 2nd, clear 6th to 12th, strongly pressed 3 out, left just under 3 lengths clear after last, headed under strong driving towards finish
Held up in rear, trying to close in 4th when mistake 4 out, soon ridden, left handy 3rd last, kept on under pressure until no extra final 50yds (op 4-1)
In touch, good jump to go 2nd 11th, challenging when mistake 3 out, ridden and switched right approaching 2 out, moving upsides for pressure when stumbled on landing and unseated rider just after last (op 4-11)
6 ran
Off time:
2:15:00
Winning time:
6m 5.90s (slow by 15.90s)
Total SP:
111%
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