Chased leaders, every chance after 3 out, pushed left after 2 out, soon ridden to lead, mistake last, racing idly but always doing enough flat, ridden out (trainer's rep said, regarding apparent improvement in form, that the gelding had appeared to benefit from the fast ground and first-time cheek pieces.) (op 5-1)
Took keen hold, chased leaders until lost place 4th, in touch in last trio next, not much room on inner before 3 out, headway to chase leaders 2 out, close 3rd and mistake last, kept on same pace flat, went 2nd near finish (tchd 9-2)
Held up well in touch towards rear, ridden and good headway to lead 2 out, edged left and headed between last 2, not quicken under pressure flat, lost 2nd near finish
Took keen hold, held up well in touch towards rear, headway 3 out, chased leaders next, not much room between last 2, close 4th last, pushed along and kept on same pace flat, broke blood vessel (trainer's rep said gelding bled from the nose) (op 8-1)
In touch, ridden and lost place before 3 out, last when blundered and rider lost irons 3 out, soon lost touch (jockey said gelding resented coming under pressure) (op 7-2)
10 ran
Off time:
2:25:00
Winning time:
3m 53.70s (slow by 11.70s)
Total SP:
112%
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