Midfield, prominent 8th, not fluent 5 out, going easily before 3 out, went second just after 3 out, pushed along to lead 2 out, good jump last, ridden briefly and kept on well run-in (trainer's rep said, regarding apparent improvement in form, that the gelding had strengthened up after a break, had benefitted from a step up in trip from 2 miles 6 furlongs to 3 miles, and being ridden more positively)
Towards rear, not fluent 4th, pushed along briefly after 7th, awkward jump 8th, some headway when mistake 3 out, soon ridden, went third when blundered 2 out, no chance with winner but kept on and went second towards finish
In touch with leaders, switched right and pushed along briefly after 5th, prominent 6th, good jump and briefly led 9th, not fluent 4 out, ridden and led just after 3 out, headed 2 out, no extra run-in, lost second towards finish
Prominent, blundered and reminder 2nd, reminders after 9th, ridden after 5 out, weakened after 3 out (bit his tongue in the parade ring, but having been checked by the vet the gelding was deemed fit to race) (op 5/1)
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