Travelled strongly, raced in second, not fluent 5th, not fluent 4 out, led going easily 3 out, shaken up and went clear from 2 out, easily (op 1/2 tchd 8/15)
In rear, soon detached, steady headway 4th, pushed along and outpaced after 4 out, rallied and hung right 2 out, went third final 110yds, not reach leaders (jockey said gelding hung right-handed) (tchd 20/1)
Took keen hold, prominent, not fluent 4th, hit 2 out, soon shaken up and outpaced, weakened and lost third final 110yds, headed when not fluent 3 out (op 16/1)
Took keen hold, led, headed when not fluent 3 out, soon weakened (trainer said, regarding the poor form shown, that gelding was unsuited by the going on this occasion, which was officially described as good (good to firm in places) and would prefer a slower surface; vet said post-race examination failed to reveal any abnormalities) (op 5/1 tchd 7/1)
Took keen hold, prominent, lost position 4th, outpaced and pushed along after 4 out, weakened before 3 out, beaten when unseated rider last (op 40/1 tchd 33/1 and tchd 66/1)
6 ran
Off time:
4:31:37
Winning time:
4m 6.71s (slow by 7.71s)
Total SP:
113%
Placepot:
£27.20 to a £1 stake. Pool: £60,297.65 - 1,617.35 winning units
Quadpot:
£8.40 to a £1 stake. Pool: £7,120.69 - 625.05 winning units
hurdle after the winning post omitted
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