Pressed early leader in 2nd, soon settled off leaders in 4th, closer over 2f out in 3rd, ridden to lead inside final furlong, strongly pressed closing stages, just held on (op 9/4)
Raced in rear of mid-division, progress on outer 2f out, went 4th entering final furlong, stayed on strongly to press winner in 2nd closing stages, just held (op 5/1 tchd 11/2)
Raced in mid-division, closer to chase leaders in 4th 3f out, short of room inside final furlong, kept on well in 3rd, eased closing stages (jockey said gelding did not get a clear run in the straight)
Chased leaders in 3rd, closer to press leader in 2nd 3f out, ridden to lead under 2f out, headed inside final furlong and squeezed for room on inner into 4th, soon no extra (op 7/1)
Led for 1f, chased leader in 2nd until led again under 3f out, headed 2f out, kept on same pace on inner in 4th when checked on inner inside final furlong and eased (op 8/1)
Took keen hold and soon tracked leader in 2nd until led after 1f, headed 3f out, weakened from 2f out, eased inside final furlong, saddle slipped (jockey said his saddle slipped) (op 14/1)
8 ran
Off time:
6:31:05
Winning time:
1m 38.49s (slow by 2.09s)
Total SP:
116%
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