Close up, led 4th, stayed on well from 2 out (trainer said, with regard to the improved form shown, that gelding on previous run was having its first run over fences and blundered at the sixth and got behind, sulking thereafter; rider added that as it was a small field on this occasion they decided to change tactics and make more use of the gelding) (op 5-1)
In touch, mistake 6th and reminders, every chance 2 out, no extra under pressure (trainer said gelding did not let himself down, or jump well, on the ground, which he may have been feeling due to this being his second consecutive outing on Good To Firm going) (op 2-7 tchd 4-11 in places and 2-5 in a place)
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