Made all, narrow lead 3 out, held together in 1 length lead 2 out, driven in 1/2 length lead last, 2 lengths lead early on run-in, lead reduced final 100yds, clung on grimly near finish, all out (op 15/8 tchd 13/8 and tchd 2/1)
Raced in 3rd, went 2nd 5th, pushed along in close 2nd 3 out, driven in 1 length 2nd 2 out, ridden in 1/2 length 2nd last, 2 lengths behind early on run-in, closed on winner last 100yds but never quite getting there (op 5/2)
Held up in rear, awkward 1st, mistake 4th and soon lost touch, behind when veered sharply right and unseated rider 4 out (An enquiry was held following concerns regarding the poor jumping of the gelding, which jumped very green in the rear of the field until unseating the rider when attempting to run out at the sixth flight of hurdles. Both the rider and trainer's rep explained that the gelding had been schooled extensively at home in preparation for its first run over hurdles and a 989 day lay-off. Trainer's rep added that the gelding had jumped well at home and was surprised at the gelding's performance tonight. he further added that the plan had been to get a lead from the field but by jumping the first hurdle very slowly, gelding had lost contact and, in his opinion, this was the reason why the gelding had jumped so badly. He concluded that the gelding will run again as quickly as possible having been schooled thoroughly at home.) (op 16/1)
4 ran
Off time:
7:10:52
Winning time:
4m 11.33s (slow by 11.33s)
Total SP:
110%
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