Looked well, held up in 5th, ridden 3f out as leaders went for home, progress 2f out to lead over 1f out, hard pressed inside final furlong, about a neck up when swerved badly left 50yds out (op 8/1 tchd 11/1)
Steadied start, held up in last, ridden over 3f out as leaders went for home, progress 2f out, pulled out and driven to chase leader inside final furlong, closing and about a neck down when hampered 50yds out (op 7/1 tchd 10/1)
Sweating, won fierce early battle for lead, steadied pace after 4f but headed halfway, tracked leader until led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, faded (tchd 5/4 and tchd 6/4)
Tried to lead but unable to do so, chased leader to halfway, weakened over 4f out, virtually pulled up final 3f (jockey said colt stopped quickly; post-race examination failed to reveal any abnormalities) (op 4/1)
6 ran
Off time:
2:55:25
Winning time:
3m 1.08s (fast by 1.32s)
Total SP:
115%
After a stewards' inquiry, the placings remained unaltered. New course record.
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