Made all, clear to halfway, ridden after 2 out, over 4 lengths up when not fluent last, kept on strongly (trainer said, regarding the apparent improvement of form, that the gelding was suited by a return to Hexham where the gelding has won twice in the past and also the Heavy, Soft in places ground on this occasion) (op 12/1)
Took keen hold, held up on outside, steady headway to chase leaders 3 out, ridden after next, soon weakened, fifth and no chance when refused last (jockey said that the gelding jumped right throughout; trainer said that the gelding was also unsuited by the Heavy, Soft in Places ground on this occasion) (op 10/11)
6 ran
Off time:
5:15:44
Winning time:
5m 51.70s (slow by 50.70s)
Total SP:
111%
First fence in the back straight and the last three in the home straight were omitted.
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