Raced in second, disputed lead from 3rd, led clearly 14th, lost position after 5 out, ridden 4 out, challenging 3 out, led and hit 2 out, 2 lengths ahead last, reduced lead towards finish, just held on (trainer said, regarding the apparent improvement in form, that gelding appreciated the going, which was officially described as good on this occasion, in addition to the smaller field; vet reported gelding lost his left-fore shoe) (op 5/1)
Raced in third and in touch with leaders, pushed along 4 out, not fluent 3 out, 4 lengths down and ridden last, ran on run-in, just held (vet reported gelding lost his left-fore shoe) (op 8/15 tchd 1/2 and tchd 4/6)
Jumped right on occasions, led, slow jump and joined 3rd, lost position 14th, led after 5 out, faced challenge 3 out, headed 2 out, jumped right and lost second last, weakened run-in (op 3/1)
3 ran
Off time:
3:45:14
Winning time:
6m 9.86s (slow by 16.86s)
Total SP:
109%
Non-runners:
Good Boy Bobby (self certificate), Java Point (unsuitable ground)
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