Disputed lead, prominent 2nd, awkward jump 5th, outpaced when not fluent 3 out, rallied from 2 out, went second last, ridden to lead when edged left run-in, kept on final 110yds, always doing enough (trainer said, regarding the apparent improvement in form, that gelding had benefitted from first time application of cheekpieces, which was noted) (op 9/1 tchd 11/1)
In touch with leaders on outer, awkward jump 1st, dropped to midfield 4th, lost position and dropped to rear from 7th, rallied from 2 out, still plenty to do last, kept on well run-in, went second final 110yds, nearest finish (op 13/2)
In touch with leaders on inner, prominent 5th, chased clear leader after 3 out, rallying when bit short of room before last, kept on run-in, no extra when lost second final 110yds (op 9/2)
Took keen hold, jumped well, led narrowly or disputed lead, led overall 2nd, quickened clear 3 out, wandered around and much reduced lead before last, tired when mistake last, headed and weakened quickly run-in (op 4/1 tchd 9/2)
Held up in last, pushed along 7th, reminders after 8th, still plenty to do but rallying after 3 out, went modest fourth before 2 out, weakened run-in (op 8/1)
Midfield, not fluent 4th, nudged along 7th, struggling when bad mistake and nearly lost jockey 3 out, tailed off when mistake and saddle slipped 2 out, soon pulled up (jockey said gelding made mistakes at the 3rd last and 2nd last fences; he further reported that his saddle slipped after 2nd last resulting in him pulling gelding up) (tchd 3/1 and 7/2)
9 ran
Off time:
4:30:47
Winning time:
4m 30.72s (slow by 27.72s)
Total SP:
119%
Non-runners:
Heros De Moutiers (unsuitable ground)
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