Raced in midfield, steady progress to lead going well 14th, jumped well and steadily drew clear after 3 out, in command when dived at last and bad mistake, ridden out flat (op 7/2)
Led, niggled along and headed by winner 14th, big jump 15th, ridden and outpaced by winner home bend, kept on well for pressure from 2 out (op 9/4 tchd 15/8)
Tracked leader early, hit 2nd, dropped to last 5th, ridden and reminder 6th, lost ground quickly and pulled up before 8th (trainers rep was asked to explain the reason why the gelding was running on going described as Soft, having reported that the gelding would prefer a faster surface following its run on Good ground at Taunton on 29 November 2018. Rep explained that on reflection, the ground at Taunton, although officially described as Good, was affected by a heavy rain shower prior to the race. He added that having walked the track today, he feels that the ground is suitable for the gelding, who has a good record at Plumpton, and is happy to let the gelding take its chance; jockey said gelding was never travelling) (op 14/1)
Chased leader, upsides 7th, mistake 9th, pushed along and dropped to last 12th, detached when jumped very slowly 15th, pulled up before 4 out (jockey said gelding was never travelling) (op 11/2 tchd 13/2)
6 ran
Off time:
2:00:52
Winning time:
7m 0.39s (slow by 39.39s)
Total SP:
110%
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