Prominent, close up 2f out, ridden to lead just over 1f out, driven inside final furlong, held on gamely (trainer rep said, regarding improvement in form, gelding benefited from a return to Pontefract, where it had won previously) (op 20/1)
Tracked leaders on inner, headway and not clear run over 1f out, switched right and ridden entering final furlong, kept on same pace (jockey said gelding was denied a clear run 1 1/2f out) (op 5/1)
Dwelt and in rear, effort when not clear run and switched right to wide outside well over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on well final furlong (jockey said gelding was denied a clear run ins fnl f) (op 10/1)
In touch, effort and headway on inner when not much room over 1f out, soon ridden and no impression inside final furlong (jockey said gelding ran flat) (op 5/1 tchd 11/2)
Towards rear, effort and some headway on inner well over 1f out, soon not much room and never dangerous (jockey said gelding was denied a clear run appr fnl f) (op 11/2)
Chased leaders, ridden along 2f out, soon driven and weakened (jockey said gelding missed the break. trainer rep said gelding was unsuited by the Good, Good To Soft in places ground and would prefer a slower surface) (op 7/1)
14 ran
Off time:
3:51:46
Winning time:
1m 15.83s (slow by 1.43s)
Total SP:
124%
Non-runners:
Kyllachy Dragon (vet's certificate), Robero (travel), Valley Of Fire (self certificate)
DBI (SP%):
L [Stalls 1-5] 56 (59%) M [6-9] 18 (23%) H [12-17] 76 (18%)
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