Travelled strongly, held up in rear, smooth headway and prominent 3 out, joined leader 2 out, led last, pushed along when jockey dropped whip final 110yds, comfortably (op 3/1)
Took keen hold, close up, prominent in chasing group before 3rd, going easily and close up before 3 out, ridden before last, went second final 110yds, no match for winner (op 7/4)
Midfield, headway going easily and prominent 3 out, pushed along after 2 out, not fluent last, ridden and went third inside final 110yds, kept on (op 15/2)
Took keen hold, tracked leader, prominent in chasing group before 3rd, chased clear leader 5th, led going easily 3 out, joined 2 out, ridden and headed last, lost two places and weakened final 110yds
Led, headed after 2nd, soon chased clear leader, lost second but prominent in chasing group 5th, ridden and outpaced before 3 out, weakened after 2 out (op 20/1)
Took keen hold, towards rear, pulled way into lead after 2nd, soon went well clear, hit 4th, reduced lead after 4 out, pushed along and headed 3 out, soon weakened and eased (jockey said gelding ran too free) (op 11/1 tchd 8/1 and tchd 12/1)
9 ran
Off time:
3:07:52
Winning time:
3m 48.19s (fast by 0.81s)
Total SP:
116%
Non-runners:
Frightened Rabbit (self certificate), Royal Reserve (vet's certificate)
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