Took keen hold, held up well in rear, headway travelling well after 6th, tracked leading pair on bit 2 out, led soon after last, soon clear, not extended, finished 1st, disqualified - banned substance found in sample (trainer said, regarding the apparent improvement in form, that gelding was better suited by the good ground; it was its first run for her over hurdles and it wore first time eye-shields.)
Held up in touch towards rear, headway to chase leaders after 6th, chased leader before 2 out, ridden to lead between last 2, headed soon after last, no chance with winner, finished 2nd, placed 1st (op 12-1 tchd 7-1)
Held up in touch in midfield, good headway after 6th, led soon after 3 out, ridden before next, headed between last 2, one pace flat, finished 3rd, placed 2nd (tchd 16-1)
Towards rear, last and struggling 6th, headway before 2 out, went 4th last, ran on well, not reach leaders, finished 4th, placed 3rd (op 18-1 tchd 25-1)
Led narrowly until mistake and headed 5th, weakened next, well behind and eased before 2 out, tailed off, finished 12th, placed 11th (op 15-2 tchd 8-1 and 6-1)
12 ran
Off time:
4:15:00
Winning time:
4m 2.00s (slow by 28.00s)
Total SP:
120%
The winner was sold to George Baker for 6,000 guineas. Phoenix Hill was claimed by Patrick Butler for £6,000.
Following an inquiry by the stewards of the BHA, Strategic Plan, who passed the post 1st, was disqualified - banned substance found in sample.
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