Made all, 2 lengths ahead 3 out, good jump when going best 2 out, soon shaken up and went further clear, good jump last, pushed out run-in, readily (op 9/2 tchd 11/2)
Chased leader, not fluent 3rd, went second home turn, 2 lengths down 3 out, pushed along when not fluent 2 out, soon outpaced, kept on but no match for winner (op 7/1)
Travelled strongly, midfield, headway and chased leader 3 out, went third 2 out, soon pushed along and outpaced, kept on but no match for first two (op 4/1 tchd 9/2)
Prominent, not fluent 2nd, lost position and niggled along when midfield before 3rd, towards rear 3rd, dropped to last 4th, soon pushed along, got behind before 3 out, ridden and rallied before 2 out, stayed on approaching last, went fourth run-in (op 9/2 tchd 3/1)
In rear, some headway home turn, going okay when in touch with leaders 3 out, pushed along and no response before 2 out, weakened gradually approaching last (op 11/1 tchd 14/1)
Chased leader, pushed along home turn, lost position when not fluent 3 out, soon weakened and no chance (vet said gelding lost his left fore shoe) (op 16/1)
Chased leader, not fluent 1st, close up 3rd, not fluent 4th, jumped left 5th, lost position and in rear home turn, not fluent 2 out, soon weakened (op 33/1)
Towards rear, headway into midfield home turn, chased leader 3 out, soon pushed along and no response, ridden and lost position before 2 out, weakened when in rear approaching last (jockey said gelding weakened quickly from the second last; vet reported that a post-race examination, during routine testing, failed to reveal any abnormalities) (op 9/2)
The first hurdle past the winning post was omitted due to low sun.
icon-androidicon-iphone
Download the free Racing Post app and enjoy multiple unique racecard views tailored for your needs.
Plus, compare the odds and place bets with your favourite bookmakers all in one place, wherever you are.