Swerved right start, held up, headway approaching 3 out, chased leader next, challenged and blundered last, ridden to lead flat, ran on well (Mkt1: op 14/1 tchd 12/1)
Held up, not fluent 3 out, headway soon after, weakened well before next (an enquiry was held into the running and riding of the gelding, which was settled towards the rear of the field before being asked for an effort leaving the back straight and staying on under apparent tender handling in the home straight. the rider stated that his instructions were to settle the gelding in mid-division and get him jumping as it was the gelding's first run over hurdles. He added that the gelding's jumping was novicey, meaning that he was losing ground at each hurdle and although he was able to make up ground on the flat he was using energy in doing so and therefore tired in the closing stages and only managed to pass beaten horses. the trainer stated that the ride accorded with his instructions and he was satisfied with the ride given. he added that the gelding was not the most confident when schooling at home and was unable to find his rhythm due to the strong early pace set on the good, good to firm in places ground and may appreciate an easier surface) (Mkt1: op 16/1; Mkt2 op 10/1)
Chased leaders, mistake 1st, went 2nd briefly next, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened (Mkt1: op 100/1)
8 ran
Off time:
2:58:53
Winning time:
3m 42.90s (fast by 1.10s)
Total SP:
136%
Non-runners:
Call Sign Charlie (withdrawn; unruly before start), Totterdown (withdrawn; unseated rider to post)
Rule 4:
Totterdown 7/2 and Call Sign Charlie 100/1 were withdrawn not under orders. Rule 4 applies to board prices prior to withdrawal but not to SP bets - deduction of 20p in the pound. New market formed.
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