Made all at good pace, bumped 5th, clear with one other 12th, shaken up and went clear 4 out, pushed along 2 out, went further clear approaching last, unchallenged (regarding improved form, trainer said, the gelding was better suited to the good, good to firm ground and racing on a left handed track in addition to the first time application of cheekpieces) (op 15/2 tchd 8/1)
Prominent, hit 2nd, chased leader 4th, jumped left and bumped rival 5th, went clear with winner 12th, outpaced and ridden 4 out, no impression from 3 out, no match for winner (jockey said gelding hung badly left) (op 11/2 tchd 8/1)
Held up in rear, mistake 5th, slow jump 6th, outpaced and ridden 12th, well held but keeping on when mistake and unseated rider last (vet said gelding lost his left fore and left hind shoes) (op 16/1)
8 ran
Off time:
2:14:50
Winning time:
5m 8.70s (slow by 6.70s)
Total SP:
116%
Non-runners:
Eros (self certificate), Iceburgh Bay (unsuitable ground), Thais Toir (unsuitable ground)
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