Raced in second, prominent after 3rd, going best after 4 out, led but mistake 3 out, ridden approaching last, stayed on (op 17/2 tchd 13/2 and tchd 10/1)
Prominent early, dropped to rear when outpaced after 4th, still plenty to do 3 out, good headway from 2 out, went second run-in, stayed on (tchd 15/2 and tchd 17/2)
Reluctant to line up, dwelt start, raced in last, took keen hold and headway after 2nd, went second after 3rd, led 6th, headed 3 out, no extra when lost second final 110yds (op 7/2 tchd 9/4)
Held up in rear, lost touch 11th, pulled up before 13th (jockey said gelding was never travelling; vet examined gelding post-race and had nothing to report) (op 9/1 tchd 11/1)
7 ran
Off time:
6:57:44
Winning time:
6m 17.37s (slow by 4.87s)
Total SP:
103%
Non-runners:
Fortunedefortunata (self certificate), Loughderg Rocco (unsuitable ground), My Bobby Dazzler (withdrawn; refused to line up)
Rule 4:
My Bobby Dazzler was withdrawn. Price at time of withdrawal 8/1. Rule 4 applies to all bets - deduction 10p in the Pound.
The Cross-fence was omitted on all circuits; low sun.
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