Mid-division, progress into moderate 4th at 9th, 2nd from 4 out, ridden 2 out, challenged last, stayed on well under pressure to lead near finish, trainer said the horse benefitted from being held up in the early stages (op 6/1)
Tracked leader in 2nd, reminders before 8th, led 9th, ridden from 3 out, strongly pressed from last, kept on well under pressure until headed near finish jockey received 3-day ban fo 'using his whip excessively' (op 10/1)
Led, headed 9th, 2nd when slight mistake 6 out, 4th 3 out, ridden and no impression, eased after 2 out (trainer reported that the gelding coughed post race) (op 7/1)
Tracked leaders, slight mistake 2nd, 7th at 9th, driven along and no impression 6 out, soon weakened (veterinary officer reported that the gelding was lame post race) (op 5/1)
Prominent early, 4th when jumped right at 7th, soon weakened, pulled up before next (trainer reported that the gelding burst a blood vessel during the race) (op 25/1)
14 ran
Off time:
1:50:00
Winning time:
6m 55.90s (slow by 52.90s)
Total SP:
128%
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