Prominent, prominent behind clear leader before 5th, lost second before 3 out, rallied from 2 out, ridden and switched right before last, kept on to lead against near rail final 110yds, gamely (trainer's rep had no explanation for the apparent improvement in form) (op 18/1)
In touch with leaders on inner, went third 6th, went second and chased clear leader before 3 out, keeping on 2 out, led and good jump last, no extra and headed final 110yds (op 13/2 and tchd 15/2)
Midfield, slightly hampered 4th, going okay but still plenty to do 3 out, steady headway from 2 out, keeping on when switched left last, went third towards finish, not pace to challenge
Led, went clear 5th, went further clear from 7th, not fluent 3 out, much reduced lead 2 out, rallied home turn, no extra and headed before last, weakened run-in (op 17/2)
In rear, slightly hampered 4th, some headway after 3 out, weakened quickly from 2 out, tailed off (jockey said gelding stopped quickly; vet had nothing to report) (tchd 11/1)
In touch with leaders on outer, left in third 4th, prominent behind clear leader 5th, not fluent and lost position 6th, struggling when mistake 3 out, soon pulled up (op 5/1)
9 ran
Off time:
7:43:16
Winning time:
6m 25.37s (slow by 35.37s)
Total SP:
118%
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