Midfield on outer, not fluent 2 out (usual 3 out), soon nudged along, headway omitted 2 out, led last, ridden and ran on well run-in, comfortably (op 9/2)
Chased leaders on inner, soon dropped to midfield, headway after 2 out (usual 3 out), reminder omitted 2 out, close up and ridden approaching last, no extra run-in (op 6/1)
Disputed lead, led 8th, joined 3 out (usual 4 out), led again 2 out (usual 3 out), 2 lengths ahead and pushed along omitted 2 out, ridden and headed last, weakened run-in (vet said gelding was showing signs of heat stress) (op 22/1 tchd 20/1)
Always towards rear, niggled along after 8th, lost touch 2 out (usual 3 out) (trainer could offer no explanation for gelding's performance. post-race examination failed to reveal any abnormalities) (op 5/2 tchd 3/1)
8 ran
Off time:
1:20:30
Winning time:
5m 35.80s (slow by 17.80s)
Total SP:
116%
Non-runners:
Alf 'N' Dor (self certificate), Charm Offensive (self certificate), Eden Collonges (unsuitable ground), Rivabodiva (self certificate)
first hurdle in home straight omitted on final circuit; damaged
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