Tracked leaders, pushed along and went second before last, led last, ridden and edged left run-in, went clear inside final 110yds, comfortably (trainer's rep said, regarding the improved form shown, the gelding benefited from the slower ground on this occasion and the return to Hexham where the gelding had won previously) (op 13/2 tchd 8/1)
Took keen hold, led narrowly or disputed lead, headed but every chance 5th, ridden when outpaced and lost second before last, weakened run-in (op 11/2 tchd 5/1)
In touch with leaders, outpaced and lost position after 6th, dropped to last and struggling 3 out (usual 4 out), no impression before last (op 3/1 tchd 11/4)
Towards rear on inner, not fluent 3rd, steady headway and prominent after 3 out (usual 4 out), pushed along and outpaced omitted 2 out, weakened before last, tailed off (op 9/2)
Close up, lost ground after 3 out (usual 4 out), weakened from 2 out (usual 3 out), no chance when pulled up before last (trainer's rep could offer no explanation for the performance shown) (op 4/1 tchd 5/1)
9 ran
Off time:
2:52:03
Winning time:
4m 20.13s (slow by 27.13s)
Total SP:
114%
The fence at the top of the hill and the last fence in the back straight were omitted due to ground conditions
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