Took keen hold, midfield, headway to lead 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, soon drifted left against far rail, led again inside final furlong, kept on but headed final stride, joined for 2nd (tchd 10/1 and tchd 12/1)
Dwelt start, in rear, ridden and headway towards far side over 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong, disputing lead towards finish, forced dead-heat 2nd (op 4/1 tchd 10/3)
Dwelt start, took keen hold, held up in rear, smooth headway up the centre from 3f out, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon headed, weakened final 110yds (op 2/1)
Midfield, dropped to rear 3f out, soon weakened (trainer said gelding was unsuited by the ground, officially described as heavy on this occasion, and would prefer a faster surface) (op 4/1)
8 ran
Off time:
4:55:37
Winning time:
2m 49.30s (slow by 25.10s)
Total SP:
115%
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