Jumped left on occasions, led, not fluent 3rd, went clear after 5th, hit 6th, reduced lead 3 out, soon ridden and headed, held when mistake 2 out, kept on (op 7/1 tchd 6/1 and tchd 8/1)
In touch with leaders, nudged along after 7th, briefly went third 3 out, went third approaching last, kept on (stewards inquired into running and riding; jockey said his instructions were to get gelding jumping in a rhythm, as the gelding unseated him on its previous run at Taunton 22 days ago and do the best he could; he added that the gelding hung left-handed throughout and made a respiratory noise from halfway, both facts he had reported at scales; he added that he was unable to ride the gelding as vigorously as he would have liked in the latter stages due to it persistently hanging; he further added that, in his opinion, the gelding was initially outpaced when the tempo increased before staying on and may appreciate a step up in trip in future; his explanation was noted)
Tracked leader, lost second when mistake but close up 7th, dropped to last and ridden 3 out, disputing third but held 2 out, awkward jump last, soon no extra (op 150/1)
Took keen hold, tracked leaders, struggling 7th, soon lost touch, tailed off when pulled up 3 out, burst blood vessel (vet said mare bled from the nose) (op 150/1)
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