In touch with leaders, outpaced and pushed along over 2f out, rallied and went second against rail 1f out, ridden to lead when faced challenge final 110yds, just did enough (trainer said, regarding the apparent improvement in form, that filly was suited by the return to a sounder surface after racing on heavy ground at Nottingham) (op 10/1 tchd 9/1)
Ducked right start, midfield, headway and going okay over 2f out, raced wide home turn, went third inside final furlong, went second and challenging final 110yds, just held (op 10/1)
Mounted in chute, took keen hold, led, quickened 2f out, much reduced lead inside final furlong, no extra when headed and lost second final 110yds, weakened gradually towards finish (op 12/1 tchd 7/1)
Carried right start, midfield, still plenty to do but going okay 2f out, headway from 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, nearest finish (jockey said gelding was denied a clear run approaching and passing 1f marker) (tchd 13/2)
Slowly into stride, raced wide, took keen hold, in rear, some headway 4f out, lost ground quickly from 2f out (jockey said gelding ran too free) (tchd 50/1 and tchd 80/1)
11 ran
Off time:
6:16:08
Winning time:
1m 47.47s (slow by 1.17s)
Total SP:
120%
DBI (SP%):
L [Stalls 1-4] 67 (35%) M [5-7] 73 (46%) H [8-12] 10 (19%)
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