Led, headed after 10th, rallied to lead again soon after 3 out, driven between last 2, mistake last, stayed on well, ridden out (regarding the apparent improvement in form, trainer said the gelding had strengthened up over the summer and had appreciated his first run over fences) (op 25/1)
Held up in rear of main group, closed after 6th, tracked leaders 10th, effort after 3 out, chased winner next, just over 1 length down and keeping on when mistake and pecked last, no extra and one pace flat (tchd 10/3)
Raced keenly, chased winner until joined winner 5th, led after 10th, ridden and headed soon after 3 out, 3rd and no extra next, weakened before last (op 4/1)
Midfield, effort before 11th, driven after 3 out, no impression and outpaced before, well held between last 2, plugged on (vet said gelding lost left-fore shoe) (op 11/2)
In rear of main group, jumped right 7th, closed after 9th, 6th and no impression when mistake 11th, soon well beaten and weakened, tailed off (tchd 9/2)
Behind, not fluent 1st and 4th, pulled up next (jockey said gelding was never travelling; trainer's rep said gelding was unsuited by the good to form ground and would prefer an easier surface) (op 9/2 tchd 11/2)
8 ran
Off time:
4:45:26
Winning time:
4m 58.10s (slow by 11.10s)
Total SP:
117%
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