Midfield towards near side, headway and going easily 2f out, pushed along against near rail inside final furlong, ridden to lead inside final 110yds, won going away (trainer's rep said, regarding the apparent improvement in form, that gelding benefitted from a return to a quicker surface) (op 6/1)
In touch with leaders, outpaced and edged right over 1f out, rallied and challenging inside final furlong, kept on and went second inside final 110yds (op 15/2 tchd 11/1)
Took keen hold, pressed leader early, led 1f out, faced challenges inside final furlong, no extra when headed and lost second inside final 110yds (op 15/2)
Ducked left start, raced in last, still plenty to do when switched right over 1f out, good headway inside final furlong, nearest finish, did well in the circumstances (tchd 17/2)
Took keen hold, led but pestered early, headed but prominent after 1f, lost position over 1f out, weakened quickly inside final furlong (op 10/1 tchd 16/1)
Taken down early, in touch with leaders against near rail, weakening when bit short of room over 1f out, soon no chance, eased final 110yds (jockey said gelding hung persistently right-handed and was denied a clear run approaching final furlong) (tchd 28/1 and tchd 40/1)
Dwelt start, soon recovered and in touch with leaders on far side of group, lost position halfway, weakened quickly from over 1f out, eased final 110yds (trainer's rep had no explanation for the poor form shown) (op 9/2 tchd 5/1)
DBI (SP%):
L [Stalls 1-4] 25 (34%) M [5-7] 48 (26%) H [8-11] 77 (40%)
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