Mostly chased leader, allowed leader to go clear 6f out, closed 3f out, every chance over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, in command and edged right inside final furlong, always holding rivals (trainer said, regarding apparent improvement in form, that the gelding benefited from the step up in trip and the first-time visor.) (op 5-2 tchd 4-1)
Steadied start, held up in rear, closed 3f out, chased leading pair 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no impression until kept on inside final furlong, went 2nd close home (tchd 9-4 and 11-4)
Chased leaders, closed 3f out, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace until switched left and rallied final towards finish, lost 2nd close home (op 3-1)
Led at steady gallop until headed 6f out, lost place and ridden entering final 3f, lost touch over 2f out, tailed off and virtually pulled up inside final furlong
Steadied start, pulled hard, held up in last pair, saddle slipped and dashed up to lead 6f out, soon clear, came back to field and headed over 2f out, soon behind, virtually pulled up final furlong, tailed off (jockey said saddle slipped) (op 17-2 tchd 6-1)
6 ran
Off time:
3:41:00
Winning time:
2m 8.52s (slow by 11.22s)
Total SP:
109%
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