Towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, good headway on outer to lead over 1f out, edged left and hampered rival but kept on well final 110yds (trainer's rep said, regarding apparent improvement in form, that although the going on this occasion was officially Good to Soft, Soft in places, it had been drying out rapidly and the colt had benefitted from his two previous race starts against this inexperienced field, whilst also appearing to have been suited by a step up in trip from 5 furlongs to 6 furlongs and 212 yards) (op 7/1)
Led, ridden 3f out, carried head awkwardly and headed over 1f out, soon weakened (reared and slipped over in the parade ring, unseating his rider; having been examined by vet and doctor at the start, both the horse and rider were deemed fit to race) (op 15/2)
Raced freely, ducked sharply right start, raced in last, never on terms (jockey said colt hung sharply right-handed when leaving the stalls, losing a significant amount of ground as a result) (tchd 14/1)
6 ran
Off time:
6:46:53
Winning time:
1m 31.36s (slow by 6.56s)
Total SP:
112%
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