SP: 9/4OR 79Won 0 of last 5Won at this distance 1 time—
held up in last, steady headway on outer 3f out, ridden to lead 2f out, soon hung right but went clear, much reduced lead inside final furlong, sustained duel with runner-up final 110yds, just held on
SP: 11/4OR 76Wearing cheekpiecesTrainer in formWon 2 of last 5a head
prominent early, led after 2f, increased tempo 3f out, headed 2f out, switched left and rallied from over 1f out, sustained duel with winner final 110yds, just failed
SP: 3/1OR 71Wearing cheekpiecesWon 1 of last 5Raced here before0.9 lengths
led early, headed after 2f, outpaced and lost position 3f out, switched left 2f out, rallied and went third inside final furlong, not pace to challenge
SP: 7/1OR 80Jockey in form (5 wins in 14 days)Trainer in formWon 0 of last 58.2 lengths
in touch with leaders, pushed along over 3f out, rallied and pressed leaders 2f out, weakened quickly inside final furlong (jockey said gelding stopped quickly)
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