Last odds: 10/1Wearing cheekpiecesWon 2 of last 5Won at this distance 2 times—
jumped well, made virtually all, briefly headed 7th, faced challenge but going okay 3 out, soon nudged along and went clear, ridden briefly after 2 out, stayed on, comfortably
Last odds: 3/1Trainer in formWon 1 of last 5Won at this distance 1 time10 lengths
prominent and disputing second early, lost position but in touch with leaders after 4th, pressed leaders before 10th, went third from 4 out, soon pushed along, ridden when went second but no chance with winner 2 out, kept on
Last odds: 11/2Back after 406 days offWon 0 of last 516.5 lengths
towards rear but in touch with leaders, pecked on landing when minor headway 1st, jumped slightly left and bumped rival 3rd, went fourth when ridden after 3 out, mistake 2 out, went modest third approaching last, kept on, no match for first two
in touch with leaders, slow jump and lost ground 1st, bumped 3rd, pressed leaders 4th, briefly went second 9th, mistake and nearly lost jockey when lost third 4 out, lost position and ridden when not fluent 3 out, not fluent last, soon went modest fourth
Last odds: 5/1Won 2 of last 5Won at this distance 2 times20.5 lengths
prominent and disputing second early, pressed leader 6th, briefly led 7th, pushed along to challenge 3 out, soon outpaced, lost second and weakened 2 out
Last odds: 11/4Jockey in form (10 wins in 14 days)Trainer in formWon 0 of last 5Pulled Up
in touch with leaders early, towards rear when slow jump 5th, not fluent and pushed along 4 out, no extra before 3 out, became detached when eased after 3 out, pulled up before 2 out (jockey said gelding made a respiratory noise in running)
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