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Class 6, 1m4f98y, Flat, 3yo, Rated 0-65, 6 runners
Winning time 2m 47.46s
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Result
Andrew Mullen
Ben Haslam
Settled with strong grip on the bridle early - up with the pace and shared front spot after 2f - went clear in front approaching 3f out - driven along as challenged for top spot 2f out - stayed on well inside the final furlong to win
Kieran O'Neill
Lemos De Souza
Settled at the back - made ground to challenge 2f out - stuck on at one speed in the closing stages to finish second
Jason Watson
Andrew Balding
Settled with a strong grip early - held a midpack position - pressed for the front spot 3f out under urging - dropped away from second soon after - stayed on through the closing stages - held safe for third
Harry Vigors (7)
James Ferguson
Went straight into the front spot - lost the advantage after 2f - pushed along with 3f remaining - dropped away inside the final furlong to finish 4th
Lewis Edmunds
James Tate
Settled towards the back - asked for effort with over 2f left - unable to make further headway inside the final furlong
Warren Fentiman (5)
Stephen Hanlon
Fought for early control - shared front spot until 2f in - pushed along and lost command 3f out - dropped away soon after finishing well held
Draw in brackets. Headgear: b blinkers, v visor, h hood, t tongue strap, p cheekpieces, e/s eye shield; ¹ first time. C course winner, D distance winner, CD course and distance winner. Form reads oldest to newest.