Off the pace in rear of main group, ridden over 2f out, some progress and switched right entering final furlong, stayed on strongly to lead towards finish (trainer said, regarding improved form shown, the gelding benefited from a drop down in trip) (Mkt1: op 20/1; Mkt2 op 14/1 tchd 12/1)
Broke fast, led for 1f, tracked leaders after, effort to chase leader over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not match pace of winner close home but snatched 2nd last stride (Mkt1: op 4/1 tchd 3/1; Mkt2 tchd 9/4)
Took keen hold, chased leaders until led 2f out, soon ridden, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, headed and lost 2 places towards finish (jockey said mare ran too free)
Steadied start, held up in midfield, headway under pressure to chase leaders and edging left 1f out, no extra and one pace final 100yds (Mkt1: op 100/1)
Chased leaders, effort entering final 2f, edged left under pressure over 1f out, kept on same pace and no impression inside final furlong (jockey said gelding hung right handed in the first half of the race) (Mkt1: tchd 12/1; Mkt2 op 9/1)
Midfield, effort over 2f out, edged left under pressure over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never threatened leaders (Mkt1: op 9/1; Mkt2 op 8/1)
Anticipated start, hit gate and dwelt, rousted along and headway to lead after 1f, headed 2f out and lost place under pressure over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong (Mkt1: op 11/4; Mkt2 op 9/4)
Always outpaced in rear (trainer said the gelding was unsuited by the good to firm, good in places ground. he added that as the gelding is getting older he is preferring artificial surfaces) (Mkt1: op 10/1 tchd 11/1; Mkt2 tchd 8/1)
11 ran
Off time:
2:02:23
Winning time:
1m 2.73s (slow by 3.23s)
Total SP:
124%
Non-runners:
Hurricane Alert (withdrawn (spread a plate on way to the start))
Rule 4:
Hurricane Alert was withdrawn. Price at time of withdrawal 4/1. Rule 4 applies to all bets struck prior to withdrawal, but not to SP bets. Deduction - 20p in the £. New market formed.
DBI (SP%):
L [Stalls 1-5] 42 (20%) M [6-8] 54 (11%) H [9-12] 54 (69%)
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