Slightly awkward start and slowly into stride, soon recovered and raced in second, pushed along up the centre 3f out, ridden 2f out, carried head high but challenging inside final furlong, led towards finish, gamely (trainer's rep said, regarding the apparent improvement in form, that gelding had benefitted from the application of first-time cheekpieces and faster ground) (op 11/1 tchd 17/2)
In touch with leaders on inner, led and going best over 2f out, pushed along over 1f out, ridden and faced challenge inside final furlong, kept on until headed towards finish (op 9/2 tchd 10/3)
Held up in last, pushed along up the centre 3f out, ridden and steady headway over 1f out, kept on and went third final 110yds, no match for first two (op 22/1)
Held up in rear on inner, smooth headway and in touch with leaders over 2f out, soon outpaced and pushed along, rallied inside final furlong, no extra and lost third final 110yds (op 11/10)
In touch with leaders in centre of group, outpaced and lost position 3f out, pushed along 2f out, ridden and rallied from over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge (op 22/1)
Taken down early, took keen hold, led, pushed along and headed over 2f out, ridden and lost ground over 1f out, weakened quickly inside final furlong (op 10/1 tchd 12/1)
In touch with leaders on outer, niggled along 4f out, pushed along and lost position 3f out, dropped to rear and struggling from 2f out, eased inside final furlong (op 10/1)
8 ran
Off time:
7:56:42
Winning time:
2m 6.01s (slow by 1.51s)
Total SP:
115%
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