Took keen hold, in rear, headway after 6th, going okay when in touch with leaders on outer 3 out, shaken up when prominent 2 out, pressed leader last, pushed along when led run-in, kept on (op 17/2 tchd 15/2 and tchd 9/1)
Travelled strongly, midfield, headway after 5th, pressed leader 3 out, shaken up to lead 2 out, ridden and headed run-in, no extra final 110yds (op 3/1 tchd 11/4)
Took keen hold, towards rear, headway after 6th, in touch with leaders 3 out, soon pushed along and outpaced, hung left home straight, weakened approaching last (jockey said gelding hung badly left-handed in the straight) (op 9/2)
In touch with leaders, awkward jump 1st, jockey lost iron briefly after 1st, pushed along and lost position before 3 out, got behind and struggling before 2 out, tailed off (op 28/1 tchd 66/1)
Midfield, not fluent 3rd, towards rear when awkward jump 5th, in rear when not fluent 6th, pushed along and got behind before 3 out, tailed off (op 40/1)
Jumped right on occasions, didn't jump well, in touch with leaders, mistake when midfield 5th, lost ground and in rear 6th, pushed along and got behind before 3 out, soon no chance, pulled up before 2 out (op 20/1 tchd 28/1)
In touch with leaders, not fluent 4th, pushed along and lost ground from 3 out, eased and pulled up before 2 out (jockey said gelding stopped quickly and made a respiratory noise; vet reported that a post-race examination failed to reveal any abnormalities) (op 25/1)
11 ran
Off time:
1:39:38
Winning time:
3m 59.53s (slow by 21.53s)
Total SP:
121%
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.