Chased leaders, slight lead from 5th and tendency to jump right after, ridden 2 out, 1 length ahead but under pressure when went right and left with 3 length lead last, driven clear from bypassed final fence (trainer said, regarding apparent improvement in form, that the gelding was better suited by the re-application of a visor and being able to dominate.) (op 66-1)
Led to 2nd, stayed chasing leaders to 4 out, soon ridden and behind next, stayed on again from last to take 3rd at bypassed final fence but never a threat to leading duo (op 11-2)
In rear, jumped slowly 5th, headway to chase leaders 3 out, staying on same pace when left 3rd last, weakened into 4th at bypassed final fence (tchd 3-1)
Took keen hold, in touch, steady headway to track leaders 3 out, 1 length down and still travelling well when hampered, went left and unseated rider last (op 13-2)
9 ran
Off time:
7:40:00
Winning time:
3m 55.97s (slow by 8.97s)
Total SP:
112%
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