Took keen hold, chased leaders, led going well 3 out, went clear between last two, ridden and kept on flat (trainer said, regarding apparent improvement in form, that the gelding had regained its confidence having bled at Ascot on Oct 29th, and was unlucky to have been brought down last time.) (tchd 4-1)
In touch in last pair, pushed along after 5th, headway under pressure to chase leading pair before 2 out, chased winner flat, no impression final 75yds (op 6-1 tchd 8-1)
In touch, chased leader 4th, clear with winner after 3 out, edged left and no extra between last 2, plugged on same pace and lost 2nd flat (op 6-1 tchd 7-1)
In touch towards rear, ridden along from after 2nd, headway on inner to chase leaders 5th, weakened next, well beaten when eased after 3 out, pulled up 2 out (jockey said gelding never travelled) (op 16-1)
9 ran
Off time:
2:41:00
Winning time:
4m 0.70s (slow by 26.70s)
Total SP:
112%
Non-runners:
Blinka Me (self certificate), Munich (self certificate)
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