Midfield, headway and chased leaders 7th, 2 lengths third and ridden approaching last, made strong challenge run-in, ran on to lead final strides (op 13/2 tchd 6/1)
Prominent on outer, pushed along and lost position after 8th, dropped to last after 3 out, soon got well behind (jockey said gelding stopped quickly) (op 14/1)
Always towards rear, lost touch 2 out, pulled up before last (an enquiry was held into the running and riding; the rider and the representative of Lucinda Russell were interviewed and shown recordings of the race and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination revealed a minor wound to its left hind and was very slightly lame left hind; the rider stated that his instructions were to hold the mare up in rear to regain the mare's confidence by passing horses and to not resort to using his whip as the mare had become sour; he added that he had asked the mare for an effort by squeezing to encourage her along but half way down the back straight as the pace picked up he was unable to maintain his position and became detached; he further added that coming up the hill he became further detached and therefore felt prudent to pull up the mare; the the trainer's rep was satisfied that the ride accorded with the instructions given; their explanations were noted) (op 22/1)
12 ran
Off time:
4:40:24
Winning time:
6m 19.59s (slow by 39.59s)
Total SP:
121%
Non-runners:
Mileva Roller (self certificate), On We Go (self certificate)
Placepot:
£,1724.00 to a £1 stake. Pool: £60,760.72 - 25.73 winning units
Quadpot:
£261.70 to a £1 stake. Pool:£8,513.76 - 24.07 winning units
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