Held up on outer, pushed along in 6th under 2f out, switched and closed far side into 2nd final 100yds where edged left, kept on well towards finish to close on winner, never on terms (op 10/1)
Dwelt slightly, chased leaders, ridden in 6th over 1f out and closed between horses inside final furlong into 3rd inside final 100yds where slightly impeded, not trouble winner (op 25/1)
Waited with, last going well behind horses entering final furlong, soon took closer order and kept on well under hands and heels without ever threatening, dismounted quickly after line (jockey said gelding travelled well before losing its action closing stages and was eased and dismounted quickly; vet said gelding pulled up lame.) (op 7/1 tchd 8/1)
Chased leaders, 5th halfway, still going well and not much room behind horses entering final furlong, soon dropped to rear and no impression, kept on again towards finish (op 3/1)
Close up, ridden in close 2nd from halfway and soon no extra under pressure 1 1/2f out, weakened final furlong (jockey said gelding was badly hampered in running) (op 8/1 tchd 9/1)
8 ran
Off time:
3:15:51
Winning time:
57.56s (slow by 0.46s)
Total SP:
117%
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