Chased clear leader, closed over 3f out, ridden to challenge well over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on and forged ahead well inside final furlong (op 5/1 tchd 9/2)
Led and soon well, much reduced advantage and ridden 2f out, went left under pressure and inside final furlong, no extra and beaten well inside final furlong (tchd 11/2)
Restless in stalls, slowly into stride, soon recovered and raced off the pace in 3rd, closed over 3f out, chased leading pair when switched left and the back right over 1f out, went back left again and kept on same pace inside final furlong (op 5/2)
Held up off the pace in rear, effort 3f out, never threatened to get involved and well held when unbalanced over 1f out (jockey said gelding was never travelling) (op 9/1 tchd 8/1)
7 ran
Off time:
4:51:46
Winning time:
2m 11.74s (slow by 5.94s)
Total SP:
114%
Non-runners:
The Emperor Within (unsuitable ground)
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