Jumped well, made all, ridden and went clear after 2 out, kept on strongly, comfortably (trainer said, regarding apparent improvement in form, that the gelding had benefitted from the reapplication of blinkers on this occasion and further appreciated being able to race with an uncontested lead) (tchd 9/1)
Took keen hold, tracked leaders, disputing third when stumbled 3 out, soon ridden and held, stayed on approaching last, went fourth run-in (jockey said gelding made a bad mistake at the third last fence; vet reported that the gelding lost its right-hind shoe) (op 4/1)
Chased leaders, pushed along after 13th, lost position 15th, headway 4 out, soon ridden, weakened after 3 out, tailed off (op 9/1 tchd 8/1 and tchd 11/1)
Didn't jump with fluency, in touch with leaders, hit 6th, struggling when raced in last after 12th, lost touch after 15th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out (jockey said gelding ran flat) (op 3/1)
8 ran
Off time:
7:01:00
Winning time:
6m 20.47s (slow by 8.47s)
Total SP:
114%
Non-runners:
Fagan (unsuitable ground), Go Another One (self certificate), Johnbb (unsuitable ground)
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