Tracked leaders, hit 2nd, pecked next, ridden after 3 out, switched right before last, switched left run-in, strong run final 75yds to lead final strides (trainer's wife said, regarding the running and riding, the gelding had been running well in point-to-points and was having its first run over fences for the yard, having been with them for three months) (op 12-1 tchd 10-1)
Held up behind leaders, pushed along briefly before 8th, challenging when pecked 3 out, soon driven, narrow advantage when hit next, headed soon after last, rallied final 75yds to regain 2nd final strides (op Evens tchd 11-10)
Disputed lead, headed 4 out, regained narrow advantage 3 out, headed 2 out, soon ridden, led again soon after last, no extra when lost 2 places final strides (op 9-2)
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