Tracked clear leaders, progress to chase leader before 3 out, closed next, ridden to lead before last, all out (trainer said he had no explanation for the improved form shown other than that gelding had suffered from foot problems in the past which had now cleared up) (new market)
Chased clear leader and clear of rest, led after 5th, clear next, tired and jumped right 2 out, headed before last, rallied flat, just held (new market)
Chased clear leaders, ridden from 5th, progress under pressure 3 out, blundered 2 out, mistake last, stayed on flat, gaining at finish (old market op 7-2 tchd 4-1, new market tchd 7-2)
Chased clear leading pair, closed to dispute 2nd place before 3 out, soon weakened, 6th and no chance when blundered 2 out, mistake last (new market op 15-2)
Raced freely, led and soon clear, hit 4th, not fluent next, soon headed, weakened after 6th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out (old market op 20-1, new market op 16-1)
Jumped awkwardly and unseated rider 1st (old market op 7-2, new market op 11-4)
14 ran
Off time:
2:10:00
Winning time:
3m 55.90s (slow by 21.90s)
Total SP:
117%
Non-runners:
Elle Royal (withdrawn; vet's advice)
Rule 4:
Elle Royal was withdrawn. Price at time of withdrawal 11/2. Rule 4 applies to bets struck prior to withdrawal but not SP bets - deduction 10p in the pound. New market formed.
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