led, headed but prominent before 2nd, disputed lead 5th, led clearly after 3 out, headed before 2 out, soon weakened, lost third run-in, bled from the nose (vet said gelding bled from nose)
raced in last, hampered 2nd, slow jump 4th, lost touch before 3 out, tailed off when fell 2 out (An enquiry was held to consider whether jockey had continued in the race when it was contrary to the horse's welfare, after becoming detached from half-way down the back straight before falling at the second-last hurdle; vet said gelding remained prone for a considerable period of time but had got back to its feet following veterinary treatment, following a post-race examination once back in the stable yard, gelding was showing a recovery rate within normal parameters, jockey said he felt the gelding had been idling throughout and although he was well detached, when the loose horse joined him in the home straight, he appeared to pick up and in his opinion felt capable of being able to jump the final two hurdles; however, upon reviewing the footage O'Farrell conceded that this was an error of judgement on his part and accepted that he should have pulled the gelding up before the second-last hurdle)
Last odds: 11/2Back after 69 days offWon 0 of last 5Unseated Rider
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, blundered and unseated rider 2nd, bled from the nose (vet said filly bled from nose)
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TrackLab Score
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Ground
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