Well in touch in midfield, left 2nd after 16th, ridden to challenge when left in lead 2 out, almost 2 lengths clear last, hard pressed towards finish, held on under pressure, all out, very gamely (trainer said regarding apparent improvement in form that the gelding was suited by a return to Sandown Park where the gelding has run well in the past) (op 10/1)
Looked well, held up in touch, closed to track leaders after 16th, effort to challenge when left 2nd 2 out, edged right under pressure and almost 2 lengths down last, rallied under pressure flat and gradually closing towards finish (tchd 4/1)
Led, hit 10th, jumped big and headed next, stayed pressing leader until jumped into lead again 13th, blundered badly and headed 16th (water), dropped to 5th but still close enough next, ridden before 3 out, left beaten 4th next (tchd 10/3)
In touch in rear, mistake 11th, struggling when jumped slowly and left next, soon ridden, losing touch when pulled up 15th, dismounted, burst blood vessel (vet said gelding bled from the nose) (op 9/1)
Held up in touch in last pair, headway to press leader 15th, left in lead next, joined when mistake, stumbled on landing and unseated rider 2 out (op 7/2)
7 ran
Off time:
3:35:19
Winning time:
6m 38.00s (slow by 31.00s)
Total SP:
111%
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