Pressed leader, briefly led 2nd, led again after 3rd, faced challenge when pushed along before 2 out, ridden after 2 out, ran on after last, reduced lead final strides, just did enough (op 11/2 tchd 6/1)
Took keen hold, in touch with leaders, pulled way into lead after 2nd, prominent before 3rd, not fluent 2 out, bit short of room when switched left before last, ridden when ran on towards finish, just failed (op 15/2)
Didn't always jump with fluency, pressed leaders, challenging going okay before 2 out, ridden after 2 out, no extra run-in, lost second towards finish (op 7/4)
Led narrowly or disputed lead early, not fluent 2nd, soon dropped to rear but in touch with leaders, prominent after 5th, mistake 8th, brief headway up the centre after 2 out, weakening when not fluent last, dismounted (vet said gelding had a few small skin abrasions on his hind limbs but was otherwise post race normal) (op 6/5)
Jumped left on occasions, took keen hold, held up in rear but in touch with leaders, mistake and lost ground 6th, detached when nudged along after 8th, weakened after 3 out, soon tailed off (op 200/1)
5 ran
Off time:
12:55:00
Winning time:
5m 29.40s (slow by 3.40s)
Total SP:
110%
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