Raced enthusiastically in 2nd, some small errors, hit 5th, travelled strongly, led before 3 out, pushed along and well in command next, eased flat (op 15/8)
Midfield, effort 3 out, ridden to dispute 2nd before next, kept on steadilyand asserted for 2nd after last but no hope of getting near eased winner (op 50/1)
Took keen hold towards rear, jumped slowly 3rd, headway next, ridden and duelled for very well held 2nd from 2 out until no extra after last (vet said gelding lost it's left hind shoe) (op 8/1)
Took keen hold and jumped badly right, led and soon clear, 12 lengths ahead before 4th, headed nearing 3 out and dropped out rapidly, tailing off when virtually brought to a halt next
Settled in 3rd place, went 2nd after hitting 3 out, pushed along and compounded rapidly before next, 15 lengths 4th and being eased when fell last (op 5/6)
8 ran
Off time:
2:41:16
Winning time:
4m 22.40s (slow by 38.40s)
Total SP:
126%
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