SP: 22/1OR 106Won 1 of last 5Won at this distance 2 times—
took keen hold, led early, headed before 3rd, clear with one other before 4 out, pushed along to lead before last, hung right run-in, ridden out final 110yds, gamely (trainer had no explanation for the apparent improvement in form)
SP: 4/1OR 97Won at this course & distanceWearing cheekpiecesTrainer in form1.2 lengths
towards rear, not fluent 5th, steady headway after 3 out, pressed leaders when not fluent 2 out, went second before last, keeping on run-in, no extra final 110yds
SP: 7/2OR 116Won 2 of last 5Loves this ground (67% win rate)Won at this distance 1 timePulled Up
in touch with leaders on outer, weakened quickly before 2 out, tailed off when pulled up before last (jockey said gelding weakened quickly climbing the hill approaching final hurdle)
How do odds work?The first number is what you win, the second is what you bet. So 5/2 means you win £5 for every £2. 4/1 means you win £4 for every £1. The bigger the first number, the less likely bookmakers think the horse will win — but the more you'd win if it does.