Chased leaders near side, pushed along 2f out and headway, ridden over 1f out, kept on well to lead well inside final furlong (trainer said, regards the apparent improvement in form, that he was very disappointed with the geldings previous run and applied cheek-pieces and a tongue strap today which had the desired effect) (op 25/1)
Held up towards rear far side early, good headway 2f out to challenge over 1f out, ridden to lead briefly inside final furlong until soon headed, kept on well, no match for winner (op 8/1)
Held up towards rear near side, pushed along and not much room briefly under 2f out, soon switched left and ridden, ran on well inside final furlong, never reached leaders (op 12/1 tchd 10/1)
Went slightly right start and slightly bumped rival, close up down centre, pushed along over 2f out, soon ridden and no extra 1 1/2f out, soon weakened (op 4/1)
Dwelt start, soon chased leaders far side early, pushed along before halfway and soon lost touch, weakened in rear over 2f out, soon eased (op 80/1 tchd 66/1)
11 ran
Off time:
4:02:35
Winning time:
1m 11.78s (slow by 1.48s)
Total SP:
119%
Non-runners:
Cactus Tree (unsuitable ground), Majeski Man (stone bruise), Sassy Dancer (coughing), Teddy Boy (coughing), With Virtue (in season)
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