Held up in behind leaders, tracked leaders 10th, ridden after 3 out (usual 4 out), 5 lengths third 2 out, led narrowly after last, just held on, all out (trainer said, regarding improved performance, that the gelding benefitted from the first-time application of blinkers and the quicker surface from soft, heavy in places to good, good to firm in places) (tchd 14/1)
Led, joined 2nd, tracked leader when mistake and headed 5th, led 13th, 4 lengths ahead 2 out, soon idled and ridden, headed after last, stayed on towards finish, just held (tchd 3/1)
In touch with leaders, shaken up after 11th, mistake 3 out (usual 4 out), soon ridden, headway approaching last, kept on strongly run-in, went third towards finish, just failed (op 9/1 tchd 8/1)
In touch with leaders, tracked leaders after 9th, detached and ridden after 3 out (usual 4 out), headway approaching last, kept on strongly run-in, went fourth towards finish, always held (op 17/2 tchd 8/1 and tchd 10/1)
Jumped left throughout, prominent throughout, disputed lead 2nd, led clearly after 5th, hit 10th, chased leader when headed 13th, ridden home turn, lost second approaching last, no extra and lost two places towards finish (tchd 13/8)
Tracked leaders, lost position but in touch with leaders 5th, ridden when went fourth 3 out (usual 4 out), hit 2 out, weakened run-in (op 18/1and tchd 20/1)
Chased leaders, towards rear and reminders after 7th, detached after 10th, ridden after 12th, no impression from 2 out, never going well (op 11/2 and tchd 6/1)
7 ran
Off time:
1:00:40
Winning time:
6m 53.12s (slow by 32.12s)
Total SP:
112%
3rd fence on far side omitted on 2nd & 3rd circuits; damaged
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