Led but pestered, headed 3 out (usual 5 out), pressed leader 2 out (usual 4 out), not fluent last (usual 3 out), chased clear leader omitted 2 out, rallying omitted last, switched left and led final 110yds, just did enough (op 17/2 tchd 11/1)
Pressed leader, briefly led 6th, good jump 7th, led 3 out (usual 5 out), going best last (usual 3 out), clear omitted 2 out, ridden and reduced lead omitted last, no extra and headed final 110yds (op 18/1)
In touch with leaders, went third 8th, going okay last (usual 3 out), soon outpaced, rallying omitted last, kept on final 110yds, not pace to challenge (tchd 16/1)
Midfield, headway and went fourth 8th, lost position and outpaced last (usual 3 out), rallying omitted 2 out, no impression omitted last (op 16/1 tchd 11/1)
In touch with leaders, went fourth when not fluent and pecked on landing last (usual 3 out), soon outpaced, rallying omitted 2 out, no impression omitted last (op 25/1)
In rear, awkward jump and nearly lost jockey 5th, struggling from 7th, no chance 3 out (usual 5 out), soon tailed off (jockey said gelding made a bad mistake jumping 5th fence and was never travelling thereafter) (op 13/2 tchd 9/2)
Prominent on outer, in touch with leaders 4th, lost position 8th, weakened quickly 3 out (usual 5 out), soon tailed off (vet reported gelding was struck into on his left-fore) (op 15/2 tchd 8/1)
10 ran
Off time:
5:36:11
Winning time:
5m 19.38s (slow by 5.38s)
Total SP:
118%
The second last and the last were omitted (low sun). 12 fences were jumped (4 in total omitted).
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