Tracked leader and disputed lead at times, narrow leader after 6th, not fluent 3 out, pushed along when challenged approaching next, ridden between last 2, slight mistake last, kept on gamely under pressure run-in and on top again close home (trainer said, regarding improved form shown, jockey rode this gelding at Cork where he ran freely early on when ridden close to the inside rail but more significantly his jumping was very poor except for the first hurdle. since that run the gelding was schooled intensely at home by Dylan Robinson and he retained the partnership today but under instructions to give his mount plenty of light, let him jump in his hands and leave him alone. He added that the gelding only made one mistake today and that was at the last hurdle when asked to jump under pressure. in his opinion the change of tactics and method of riding contributed to the improved performance.) (op 7/1 tchd 6/1)
Chased leaders, 4th at 6th, pushed along after 3 out to challenge in 2nd next, kept on well under pressure from before last and almost joined winner run-in but no extra and held close home (op 7/1)
Chased leaders, 3rd at 6th, slight mistake 5 out, pushed along in 3rd approaching 2 out, ridden between last 2 but no extra and held by front pair (op 9/2)
Held up in rear, steady progress from 7th to go 5th 2 out where slight mistake, went 4th between last 2 but no impression and one pace, not fluent last (op 7/1 tchd 11/2)
Chased leaders, 5th at 6th, lost place after 4 out but still well in touch, pushed along in 6th approaching 2 out, soon one pace, not fluent last, kept on (op 12/1 tchd 14/1)
Chased leaders, dropped to 7th at 6th, slight mistake 5 out and pushed along next, not fluent 3 out, soon dropped to rear, pulled up before next (op 6/1 tchd 8/1)
11 ran
Off time:
1:20:24
Winning time:
5m 24.20s (slow by 54.20s)
Total SP:
118%
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