Held up in rear, switched right and effort in centre over 2f out, good headway to challenge and edging left over 1f out, led final 150yds, ran on well (op 10/1)
Dwelt, took keen hold, held up in touch, headway to press leader 5f out, driven entering final 2f, led over 1f out, headed and one pace final 150yds (op 5/2 tchd 9/4)
Chased leader until 5f out, ridden and outpaced entering final 2f, rallied under pressure and stayed on again inside final furlong, went 3rd last strides (tchd 14/1)
Held up in touch in last trio, ridden and effort on inner rail entering final 2f, chased leaders and stayed on same pace inside final furlong, lost 3rd last strides (op 9/1 tchd 10/1)
Took keen hold, chased leaders until settled back in midfield but still keen after 2f, ridden and unable to quicken over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong (tchd 4/1)
In touch in last trio, ridden and effort when pushed right and hampered over 2f out, soon well beaten, tailed off and virtually pulled up inside final furlong (trainer said gelding had a breathing problem) (op 5/1)
8 ran
Off time:
4:40:31
Winning time:
1m 35.75s (slow by 4.45s)
Total SP:
115%
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