Ran in snatches, midfield, pushed along and lost ground after 3rd, slow jump and ridden 5th, going okay again and headway 6th, made challenge going easily before 2 out, disputed lead 2 out, ridden to lead approaching last, hit last, kept on strongly (regarding the apparent improvement in form, trainer said he felt that it was a weaker race today compared to its previous race and that the gelding has not really improved since its last run at Down Royal) (op 8/15 tchd 4/9)
Chased leader, ridden to lead before 2 out, not fluent and joined 2 out, headed approaching last, kept on but edged right run-in, no extra final 110yds (op 16/1)
Held up in rear, ridden and headway into midfield before 2 out, still plenty to do 2 out, stayed on approaching last, kept on well run-in, went third final strides, not pace to challenge (op 18/1)
Midfield, ridden and outpaced in rear before 2 out, rallied approaching last, stayed on run-in, never dangerous (vet said gelding had lost its left fore shoe) (op 16/1)
Led narrowly or disputed lead, set good pace, led clearly 4th, not fluent 6th, headed and pushed along 7th, ridden 8th, outpaced and lost position before 2 out, well held approaching last (op 12/1 tchd 11/1)
Tracked leaders, good jump and disputed lead 2nd, headed and chased leader 4th, lost position 6th, dropped to last and ridden 7th, soon lost touch, well behind when pulled up after 8th (op 40/1)
11 ran
Off time:
1:18:31
Winning time:
5m 7.82s (slow by 17.82s)
Total SP:
126%
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