Made all, ridden 2f out, pressed when hung left and hampered challenger 1f out, kept on (trainer said, as to the apparent improvement in form, the gelding had benefitted from the application of first-time blinkers) (op 7/1 tchd 5/1)
Tracked winner, urged along over 3f out, close enough 2f out but not look keen, soon dropped to 3rd, left chasing winner just inside final furlong, not quicken and lost 2nd last stride (op 2/1)
Tracked leading pair, ridden and switched to inner 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, trying to challenge when squeezed out and fell just inside final furlong (op 3/1)
5 ran
Off time:
5:30:33
Winning time:
2m 30.10s (slow by 4.30s)
Total SP:
114%
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