With leader until led 6th, made rest, ridden after 3 out, kept on under pressure flat, always going to hold on (stewards considered apprarent improvement in form; trainer said gelding appreciated the return to good ground on this occasion which was noted) (op 5/2)
Chased leaders, mistake 13th, ridden after 3 out, driven to chase winner last, kept on and steadily closed flat, never quite getting to winner (tchd 9/2)
Well in touch in midfield, headway to chase leaders 9th until ridden after 15th, weakening when jumped left 3 out, well beaten when jumped left again last 2 (op 16/1)
Well in touch, close 5th when blundered and slithered on landing 15th, rider lost irons and saddle slipped, not recover and well behind when pulled up next (jockey said his saddlle had slipped) (op 9/2)
8 ran
Off time:
3:50:12
Winning time:
6m 2.50s (slow by 8.50s)
Total SP:
115%
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