Mid-division, went 3rd 8th, headway to dispute lead 3 out, reminder before 2 out where led narrowly, driven in 1 length lead last, ridden run-in, stayed on well, on top near finish (trainer said, as to the apparent improvement in form, the gelding appreciated the better ground, which whilst also described as heavy, they felt was fresh and less holding on this ccasion and also benefitted from the rider's 7lb claim) (op 17/2 tchd 8/1)
Chased leader, not fluent 4th, reminders before 3 out and responded to join leaders, close 2nd 2 out, ridden approaching last where 1 length behind winner, ridden run-in, kept on, held near finish (op 6/1 tchd 13/2)
Led at moderate gallop, quickened pace 8th, pushed along and joined 3 out, relegated to 3rd when driven before 2 out, ridden run-in, hung right, kept on, lost shoe (vet reported the gelding had lost its left hind shoe) (op 14/1)
Took keen hold, in rear, nodded on landing 1st, headway on outer before 3 out, niggled to close on leaders 2 out, ridden and weakened approaching last (op 10/3 tchd 7/2)
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