Disputed lead until took command after 2nd, made rest, 2 lengths clear last, pushed along to pull clear 2f out, reminders inside final furlong, ran on well (stewards considered apparent improvement in form; trainer said gelding had appreciated being afforded an uncontested lead on this occasion which was noted; vet reported that a post-race examination failed to reveal any abnormalities) (op 6/1 tchd 7/1)
Ran in snatches in rear, reminder 8th, driven and headway 4 out, 12 lengths behind in 4th at last fence, hard ridden run-in, stayed on to take 2nd over 1f out, no chance with winner (op 15/2 tchd 7/1)
Held up early, went prominent 4th, soon racing in 2nd, just relegated to 3rd and 4 lengths behind winner when dragged hind legs in water 4 out, driven along 3 out, well held in 3rd final fence, weakened run-in (op 8/1)
Disputed until after 2nd, remained prominent but mistakes, weakened halfway, lost touch and pulled up before 6 out (stewards considered running of gelding; trainer could offer no explanation for the poor form shown which was noted; vet reported that a post-race examination failed to reveal any abnormalities) (tchd 5/2)
7 ran
Off time:
4:40:18
Winning time:
5m 17.50s (slow by 11.50s)
Total SP:
117%
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