Disputed lead, led clearly after 3rd, pushed along 3 out, ridden run-in, kept on well (trainer's rep said, regarding the apparent improvement in form shown, that gelding appreciated the step up in trip from 2m 3 1/2f to 3m on this occasion, in a less competitive race and also benefitted from the application of first-time cheekpieces) (op 7/2 and tchd 4/1)
Towards rear but in touch with leaders, went fourth just before 3 out, weakened from 2 out (vet reported mare had bled from the nose) (op 18/1 tchd 16/1)
Raced in last, slow jump then niggled along 1st, awkward jump 4th, reminder after 6th, hung right and slow jump 7th, soon pulled up (trainer said mare was never travelling after being unable to obtain a prominent early position) (op 10/1)
In touch with leaders, lost position and not fluent 5th, mistake and struggling 7th, lost touch 4 out, tailed off when pulled up 3 out (jockey said gelding jumped poorly) (op 11/1)
7 ran
Off time:
12:28:30
Winning time:
6m 2.60s (slow by 29.60s)
Total SP:
117%
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