Held up in midfield, ridden and raced centre over 2f out, headway and challenging when went second 1f out, kept on well to lead towards finish (trainer said, regarding improvement in form, this was gelding's first run in a handicap and he had appeared to appreciate the slower ground, which was officially described as Soft, Heavy in places on this occasion) (op 9/1)
Held up in rear, raced wide and against near rail home straight, ridden over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, went third 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, went second final strides (op 5/4 tchd 13/8)
Close up, went second 7f out, ridden and challenging over 2f out, led over 1f out, faced strong challenge 1f out, headed and lost two places towards finish (op 4/1 tchd 5/2)
Soon dropped to rear, nudged along early, switched left and ridden over 2f out, headway and towards far side over 1f out, went fourth inside final furlong, kept on (op 8/1 tchd 9/1)
Dwelt start, soon recovered, led after 1f, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, edged left and lost two places 1f out, weakened final 110yds (op 18/1)
Disputed lead, headed and chased leaders after 1f, dropped to midfield after 2f, ridden over 2f out, soon lost position, behind and well held final furlong (op 8/1)
Disputed lead, headed and chased leader after 1f, lost second and chased leaders 7f out, ridden over 2f out, lost position over 1f out, weakened and dropped to last inside final furlong (op 40/1)
8 ran
Off time:
5:46:05
Winning time:
2m 17.67s (slow by 13.77s)
Total SP:
117%
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