Disputed lead, led after 5 out, 3 lengths ahead 3 out, shaken up and went clear 2 out, ridden out run-in (trainer could offer no explanation for the gelding's improved form) (op 8/1 tchd 10/1)
In rear, not fluent 5 out, headway 4 out, shaken up 3 out, ridden and went second 2 out, 4 lengths down when pecked on landing last, no extra run-in (op 8/1)
Towards rear, reminder 8th, ridden and lost touch 5 out, pulled up before 4 out (jockey said gelding was never travelling; trainer said that the gelding was unsuited by the Heavy going which in her opinion was too holding on this occasion) (op 5/1 tchd 9/2)
Disputed lead, mistake and headed 5th, reminders before 6th, ridden and lost touch before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out (trainer's rep said the gelding was unsuited by Heavy going on this occasion and would prefer a return to a quicker surface)
7 ran
Off time:
4:46:33
Winning time:
5m 41.90s (slow by 53.90s)
Total SP:
113%
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