Prominent, disputed lead 3rd, led clearly 7th, pushed along 2 out, 3 lengths ahead last, went clear run-in, comfortably (Mkt1: op 11/4 tchd 5/2; Mkt2 op 85/40)
Midfield, headway 4th, went second 3 out, 3 lengths down last, no match for winner (trainer was asked to explain the reason why he was running gelding here at Perth on going officially described as good having declared gelding a non-runner at Perth on 16 august 2025 on ground with same official description; trainer explained that, although gelding likes softer ground, gelding has good form at Perth and that with opportunities to run at Perth running out he was happy for gelding to take his chance) (Mkt1: op 22/1 tchd 16/1; Mkt2 op 11/1)
In touch with leaders, slow jump and lost position 3rd, dropped to rear 9th, no chance from 2 out, went fourth run-in (Mkt1: op 8/1 tchd 15/2; Mkt2 op 6/1)
Took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway 3 out, hung right 2 out, 5 lengths fourth when mistake and unseated last (Mkt1: op 14/1 tchd 17/2)
8 ran
Off time:
4:47:17
Winning time:
6m 4.71s (slow by 22.71s)
Total SP:
116%
Non-runners:
Themanintheboots (withdrawn; unseated jockey and loose before start), Wearelongterm (unsuitable ground)
Rule 4:
Themanintheboots was withdrawn. Price at time of withdrawal 3/1. Rule 4 applies to bets struck prior to withdrawal but not to SP bets - deduction 25p in the Pound. New market formed.
Placepot:
£19.80 to a £1 stake. Pool: £50,847.42 - 2,563.42 winning units
Quadpot:
£11.90 to a £1 stake. Pool: £4,403.05 - 367.25 winning units
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