Took keen hold, towards rear, hit 1st, hit 6th, hit 3 out, soon headway, no impression when left in modest third but hampered by faller last, lost third run-in (op 15/2)
Took keen hold, in rear, hit 5th, some headway after 3 out, weakening when not fluent 2 out (inquiry held into running and riding; gelding was held up at rear of field before appearing to be tenderly handled in latter stages; his jockey was interviewed and shown recordings of race; vet reported a post-race examination of gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities; jockey stated his instructions were to settle his mount at rear of field and try and finish strongly, this being his first go over a longer distance and having not finished his previous races; in early stages, he felt that his mount was jumping well and travelling better than in his previous runs but explained that his mount was running freely in snatches, which he reported upon weighing in, and was locking on when jumping hurdles in back straight; he further explained that he felt his mount had not quickened and just stayed on one pace in home straight, due to his mount running keenly in early stages, and after making a mistake at 2nd last and then having to switch left-handed at final hurdle to avoid the faller; he felt under the circumstances he had obtained best possible placing; his explanation was noted) (op 9/2 tchd 7/2)
Jackpot:
£5,617.90 to a £1 stake. Pool: £10,000.00 - 1.78 winning units
Placepot:
£207.10 to a £1 stake. Pool: £271,365.30 - 1,309.95 winning units
Quadpot:
£17.60 to a £1 stake. Pool: £24,550.95 - 1,387.43 winning units
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