Held up in last, pushed along and steady headway but not clear run over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, went third final 110yds, kept on well to lead final strides (trainer said, regarding the apparent improvement in form, that gelding was suited by being ridden with more cover on this occasion) (op 16/1 tchd 18/1)
Travelled strongly, in touch with leaders, shaken up and went second over 1f out, ridden to lead final 110yds, kept on until headed final strides (op 9/2 tchd 7/2)
Slightly awkward start, midfield, outpaced and pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge (tchd 9/2)
Ducked left start, took keen hold, led, pushed along 2f out, ridden 1f out, headed final 110yds, weakened and lost two places inside final 110yds (op 18/1)
Hampered start, soon recovered and in touch with leaders, outpaced and pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, weakened gradually and lost position inside final furlong (op 15/2 tchd 7/1)
In touch with leaders, outpaced and pushed along after 1f, lost position halfway, weakened quickly from over 1f out, eased inside final furlong (jockey said gelding ran flat) (op 9/1)
9 ran
Off time:
2:40:41
Winning time:
1m 0.51s (slow by 0.81s)
Total SP:
119%
DBI (SP%):
L [Stalls 1-3] 20 (18%) M [4-6] 73 (45%) H [7-9] 57 (37%)
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