Sweating, took keen hold, chased leaders, went second over 4f out, pushed along and every chance 2f out, kept on inside final 110yds, led final stride (trainer said regarding apparent improvement in form that the gelding is an inconsistent sort and appreciated the change in track) (op 20/1)
Held up in rear, stumbled over 2f out, headway and chased leaders when not clear run 1f out, soon switched left, every chance inside final 110yds, kept on (jockey said gelding stumbled 2 1/2f out and was denied a clear run approaching the final furlong) (op 18/1 tchd 16/1)
Sweating, led until headed and chased leader after 1f, lost second and close up over 4f out, switched left and ridden to lead over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened inside final 110yds (op 6/1 tchd 13/2)
Slowly into stride, held up in rear, shaken up over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge (jockey said gelding slowly away) (op 11/1)
Chased leaders, pushed along 2f out, no extra and intimidated by rival inside final furlong, weakened and eased final 110yds, saddle slipped (jockey said saddle slipped) (op 12/1 tchd 10/1)
Chased leader until led after 1f, ridden and headed over 2f out, lost ground and behind inside final furlong (op 14/1)
8 ran
Off time:
7:07:51
Winning time:
1m 30.12s (slow by 2.12s)
Total SP:
62%
Non-runners:
Late Arrival (withdrawn, unsuitable ground), Old News (vet's certificate), One Step Beyond (withdrawn, unsuitable ground)
Rule 4:
Late Arrival and One Step Beyond were withdrawn. Prices at time of withdrawal 6/5f & 11/1. Rule 4 applies to all bets - deduction 50p in the pound.
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