Led and set steady gallop, headed after 7th, dropped to rear and ridden 10th, rallied after next, challenged 2 out, led last, edged right and kept on under pressure flat (trainer said, regarding apparent improvement in form, that the gelding had only been with him for six weeks, first run in a handicap and seems to be improving) (op 15-2)
Took keen hold, held up in touch in rear, headway to track leaders 9th, jumped ahead 3 out, ridden before next, headed last, driven and stayed on same pace flat (op 5-2 tchd 3-1)
Chased leaders, led after 10th until 3 out, still pressing leader when not quicken under pressure 2 out, switched left and stayed on one pace flat (op 8-1 tchd 10-1)
Took keen hold, held up in touch, headway to chase leaders 5th, led after 7th, headed after 10th, still every chance when mistake and unseated rider 3 out (tchd 20-1)
6 ran
Off time:
6:50:00
Winning time:
6m 42.50s (slow by 54.50s)
Total SP:
111%
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