Travelled strongly, jumped well, in touch with leaders, went second 11th, disputed lead 4 out, led going easily 2 out, went clear approaching last, ridden run-in, ran on well (tchd 15/8)
In touch with leaders, headway 15th, pushed along and lost ground 3 out, ridden 2 out, rallied approaching last, went second run-in, no match for winner (op 5/1)
Held up in rear, good headway on inner before 4 out, shaken up and disputed lead when not fluent 3 out, ridden and headed 2 out, no extra and lost second run-in (op 16/1)
Raced freely, led, headed after 1st, led 3rd, awkward jump 6th, jumped right 7th, headed after 10th, mistake 14th, good jump and close up 15th, weakened 4 out (trainer said, regarding the poor form shown, that gelding ran too free in the early stages, which was noted; vet said a post-race examination failed to reveal any abnormalities) (tchd 6/5)
5 ran
Off time:
3:35:46
Winning time:
6m 1.70s (fast by 2.30s)
Total SP:
107%
Non-runners:
Secret Investor (unsuitable ground), Win My Wings (self certificate)
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