Tracked leaders, upsides on bit approaching last, shaken up last 30yds, no extra (trainer said, reagarding the running and riding that, that his instructions were to produce the gelding as late as possible as he has a tendency to find nothing off the bridle when put under pressure. He added that the gelding travelled well throughout the race and he was happy with his position having jumped the last flight. However, when he asked the gelding for his effort when challenged by the winner he, again, found nothing) (op 11-4)
Steadied start, took keen hold detached in rear, headway to lead 4th, hit next, headed 3 out, soon lost place, distant 5th when pulled up before next (tchd 4-1)
6 ran
Off time:
1:36:00
Winning time:
5m 10.50s (slow by 44.50s)
Total SP:
113%
Non-runners:
River Dragon (running in 1st preference race)
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