Held up in midfield, effort and ridden over 2f out, sustained run final furlong to lead last 25yds (trainer could offer no explanation for gelding's improved form) (op 20/1 tchd 33/1)
Started slowly, behind and detached, effort and wide over 2f out, kept on steadily final furlong, never dangerous (jockey said, regarding running and riding of mare, her instructions were to track the leaders and to challenge in the home straight. she added that having missed the break, she was unable to ride to the instructions given. however, she felt that the field had gone off very fast and she felt it prudent to take her time getting back into the race, having missed the start so badly. she further stated that she preferred to come wide because she wanted to avoid any trouble in running towards the rail having had to come from so far behind. trainer stated that he was satisfied with the ride but felt that having missed the break, jockey was unable to ride to the instructions given. he added that he felt mare had obtained the best possible placing having lost so much ground at the start. he further added that having asked for an effort from approximately 3½ furlongs out, she was making no further progress in the home straight) (op 3/1)
Pulled hard, led and clear to halfway, headed over 3f out, weakened from over 2f out, eased when no chance final furlong (jockey said gelding ran too free in first time blinkers) (op 14/1)
11 ran
Off time:
8:49:17
Winning time:
2m 23.78s (slow by 1.48s)
Total SP:
119%
Non-runners:
Island Flame (unsuitable ground), Snookered (unsuitable ground)
Placepot:
£31.30 to a £1 stake. Pool: £79,767.86 - 1,856.53 winning units.
Quadpot:
£6.80 to a £1 stake. Pool: £8,112.28 - 881.0 winning units.
DBI (SP%):
L [Stalls 1-5] 50 (54%) M [6-9] 85 (23%) H [10-13] 15 (23%)
icon-androidicon-iphone
Download the free Racing Post app and enjoy multiple unique racecard views tailored for your needs.
Plus, compare the odds and place bets with your favourite bookmakers all in one place, wherever you are.