Held up in touch in midfield, effort to chase leaders 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, driven to challenge inside final furlong, not much room but ran on to lead last strides (trainer said, regarding the apparent improvment of form, that the gelding had benefited from a break)
Held up in touch in last trio, closed over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, driven to chase leading pair 1f out, challenged final 100yds, edged left under pressure and led towards finish, headed and no extra last strides (op 9/2 tchd 7/2)
Chased leaders, went 2nd 3f out until no extra under pressure over 1f out, 4th and beaten 1f out, weakened inside final furlong (op 17/2 tchd 8/1 and tchd 9/1)
Steadied and dropped in behind after start, held up in rear, switched right and effort just over 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, well held and one pace final furlong (op 13/2 tchd 15/2)
DBI (SP%):
L [Stalls 1-3] 53 (19%) M [4-6] 20 (39%) H [7-9] 77 (42%)
After the stewards' inquiry, the placings remained unaltered.
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