Behind, headway but still plenty to do before 9th, went 4th before 3 out, chased clear leader after 3 out, closing quickly next, led well before last, soon in command, ran on well (trainer said, regarding the apparent improvement in form shown, gelding can be inconsistent and may have benefited from the fitting of cheek pieces for the first time) (op 12-1 tchd 9-1)
Led until 4th, allowed leader to go clear, closed after 7th, led before 9th and clear before 3 out, driven and headed soon after 2 out, soon beaten, plugged on (op 20-1 tchd 16-1)
In touch, blundered badly and almost unseated rider 5th, dropped to last and struggling after next, lost touch with leaders after 8th, plugged on from 3 out to go modest 3rd flat (op 9-1)
Took keen hold, held up in rear, dashed up to lead 4th and soon clear, headed 9th, soon dropped out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out (op 9-2 tchd 7-1)
8 ran
Off time:
3:31:00
Winning time:
6m 26.70s (slow by 28.70s)
Total SP:
113%
Placepot:
£112.60 to a 1 stake. Pool £37,592.35. 243.58 winning tickets.
Quadpot:
£14.90 to a 1 stake. Pool £2,742.77. 136.12 winning tickets.
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