Made all, clear before 3rd, reduced lead but going best 2 out, ridden before last, good jump last, kept on well run-in, unchallenged (trainer said, regarding the apparent improvement in form, that gelding settled better and appreciated an uncontested lead) (Mkt1: op 6/1 tchd 11/2; Mkt2 op 5/1 tchd 11/2)
In touch with leaders on outer, slightly hampered 1st, lost position and dropped to rear before 4th, struggling and reminders after 7th, no chance from 3 out, rallied and went remote fourth run-in (Mkt1: op 4/1; Mkt2 op 7/2 tchd 5/1)
Prominent, jumped right 1st, bad mistake 2nd, prominent behind clear leader before 3rd, lost position 3 out, weakening when jumped badly right 2 out (Mkt1: op 9/1 tchd 17/2; Mkt2 op 8/1 tchd 6/1)
Took keen hold, prominent, carried right 1st, prominent behind clear leader before 3rd, lost ground quickly 4 out, tailed off when pulled up after 2 out (jockey said gelding hung right-handed) (Mkt2 op 4/1)
7 ran
Off time:
1:35:45
Winning time:
4m 36.65s (slow by 1.65s)
Total SP:
113%
Non-runners:
Milldam (self certificate, unsuitable ground), West To The Bridge (withdrawn)
Rule 4:
West To The Bridge was withdrawn. Price at time of withdrawal 17/2. Rule 4 applies to bets struck prior to withdrawal but not to SP bets - deduction 10p in the Pound. New market formed.
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