Made all, jumped right on occasions, going best 3 out (usual 4 out), shaken up omitted 3 out, ridden after 2 out, keeping on when mistake last, ridden out run-in, unchallenged (tchd 11/2)
In touch with leaders on inner, prominent 3 out (usual 4 out), pushed along and went second omitted 3 out, ridden after 2 out, keeping on when mistake last, no extra run-in (op 11/4)
Took keen hold, held up in rear, not fluent 11th, steady headway and in touch with leaders 13th, going okay 3 out (usual 4 out), soon shaken up, pushed along 2 out, went third last, ridden run-in, no match for first two (op 10/1)
Prominent on outer, pressed leader after 9th, not fluent 3 out (usual 4 out), ridden and lost second omitted 3 out, weakening when blundered and lost third last, finished tired (tchd 7/1)
Prominent on inner, blundered 3rd, reminder after 5th, jockey lost iron briefly after 6th, lost position 11th, outpaced when mistake 12th, soon ridden and struggling, pulled up after 13th (jockey said gelding jumped poorly) (op 6/1)
Prominent, mistake and pecked on landing 10th, soon lost position, ridden after 13th, struggling 3 out (usual 4 out), tailed off when pulled up before 2 out (op 6/1)
Didn't jump with fluency, in rear, awkward jump 4th, niggled along briefly after 5th, pushed along and became detached 9th, tailed off when pulled up before 12th (jockey said gelding was never travelling; vet said a post-race examination failed to reveal any abnormalities) (op 5/1)
8 ran
Off time:
4:30:38
Winning time:
6m 31.60s (slow by 41.60s)
Total SP:
117%
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.