Chased leaders, reminder after 6th, went 2nd 9th, led 10th, ridden approaching 2 out, stayed on and in control run-in (trainer's rep said, regarding apparent improvement in form, that gelding appreciated the drop in trip from 3m5f to 3m on this occasion) (op 17/2)
Held up, headway on long run to 2 out, trying to challenge when mistake 2 out, under pressure when trying to get to winner before last, no impression run-in (op 10/1 tchd 8/1 and tchd 12/1)
Led, headed after 3rd, raced in close 2nd until 9th, ridden and weakened on long run to 2 out, soon tailed off and pulled up (trainer'ss rep said gelding had a breathing problem) (op 11/2)
Prominent, led after 3rd, headed 10th, ridden and weakened before 2 out, behind when pulled up before last (trainer's rep said gelding was unsuited by being unable to dominate having enjoyed an easy lead on its previous wins) (op 9/4)
7 ran
Off time:
3:21:19
Winning time:
6m 25.00s (slow by 37.00s)
Total SP:
112%
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.