Jumped well, made all, ridden and stayed on well before last, never seriously challenged, ridden out (trainer said, regarding apparent improvement in form, that the gelding was suited by the faster ground) (op 12/1)
Mistakes, raced in 4th, niggled along 3rd, reminders after 5th, closed to chase leaders 11th, close 3rd when blundered 3 out, tried to rally next, 4th and beaten before last, weakened (op 11/4 tchd 7/4)
Always in rear, mistake 3rd, struggling and mistake 8th, lost touch 10th, tailed off when pulled up last (op 7/1)
5 ran
Off time:
5:00:36
Winning time:
4m 42.80s (slow by 10.80s)
Total SP:
113%
Non-runners:
Arthur Mc Bride (self certificate), Muckle Roe (withdrawn; unsuitable ground)
Rule 4:
Muckle Roe (5-1) was withdrawn. Rule 4 applies to bets struck at board prices prior to withdrawal. Deduction - 15p in the pound. New market formed.
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