Led and disputed, close 2nd near side at halfway, ridden to lead narrowly 1f out and kept on well under pressure to assert well inside final furlong (trainer said, regarding apparent improvement in form, that the pace of the race with fewer runners, had benefited the gelding)
Dwelt and pushed along in rear early, took closer order behind leaders over 1f out, ridden into 2nd inside final furlong and no extra closing stages (op 5/2)
Dismounted before start and loaded without rider, disputed early, pushed along in 3rd from halfway, ridden and no extra under pressure inside final furlong, kept on same pace (op 5/2)
On toes beforehand, settled behind leaders, ridden near side under 2f out and no impression on leaders under pressure in 4th inside final furlong, kept on same pace (op 6/1)
Disputed early, narrow advantage far side at halfway where reminder, ridden over 1f out and soon headed, no extra and weakened to rear inside final furlong, eased closing stages (op 9/2 tchd 4/1)
5 ran
Off time:
6:25:11
Winning time:
59.14s (slow by 2.34s)
Total SP:
108%
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