Results From Galway - Friday, 31st July 2020
Galway 16:45 Result
James's Gate Maiden Hurdle
- 4yo+, 14 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £5,966, 2nd £1,898, 3rd £881, 4th £373, 5th £169, 6th £68
- Distance 2m 0f 150y
- Going SOFT
- Off Time 16:46
- Winning Time 04:03
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
quite keen and soon led, jinked badly left approaching 3rd and soon headed, tracked leader in 2nd when not fluent 6th, back on terms before 2 out where led and soon clear, left further clear at last, easily
Tipped by:
- Brian Sheerin - SPOTLIGHT
- The Irish Sun
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2nd8 ½
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3rd5 ½
chased leading trio in 4th, slow at 2nd, closer at next, pushed along and no impression in 3rd before 2 out, kept on same pace when left 2nd at last, no extra and dropped to 3rd final 100yds
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
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4th9 ½
midfield, closer to chase leaders after 3rd in 5th, pushed along and no impression in 4th before 2 out, briefly left 3rd at last, soon no extra in 4th, weakened
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5th13
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6th8 ½
always midfield, no impression from 3 out
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6th
took keen hold early in midfield, kept on one pace from 2 out, never on terms - disqualified
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8th1 ¾
rear of midfield, jumped big at 3rd and 5th, no impression from 3 out
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9th9 ½
chased leaders in moderate 5th, no impression 3 out, soon weakened, eased, tailed off
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10th22
never better than rear of midfield, no impression 3 out, eased, tailed off
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11th2 ¾
always towards rear, never a factor, tailed off
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12th71
tracked early leaders in clear 3rd, pushed along and no impression in 45th before 2 out, soon weakened, eased, tailed off
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U
tracked leader in 2nd until led after 3rd, joined approaching 2 out where mistake and headed, soon ridden and no impression, tiring 2nd when mistake and unseated rider last
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PU
soon in rear, detached at 4th, pulled up after next
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NR
unsuitable ground
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NR
unsuitable ground
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NR
stiff
Galway 17:15 Result
Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle
- 4yo+, 14 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £8,000, 2nd £2,576, 3rd £1,220, 4th £542, 5th £271, 6th £136
- Distance 2m 0f 150y
- Going SOFT
- Off Time 17:15
- Winning Time 04:08
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
midfield until closer to chase leaders after 2 out in 5th, went 3rd at last, stayed on strongly final 100yds to lead close home
Tipped by:
- Sam Walker - RP Ratings (IRE)
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2ndnk
led until joined 5th, headed briefly 2 out until regained advantage at last, kept on well run-in, caught close home
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3rd7
midfield on inner, closer to chase leaders before 2 out, went 4th at last, kept on same pace into 3rd closing stages
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4th1
pressed leader in 2nd, on terms at 5th until led narrowly 2 out, headed last and soon no extra, weakened run-in
Tipped by:
- Brian Sheerin - SPOTLIGHT
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5th5
midfield, closer to chase leaders after 3 out, almost on terms at next and soon ridden in 3rd, no impression in 5th after last, soon no extra
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6th½
tracked early leaders, soon midfield, pushed along and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace
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7thnse
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8th19
rear of midfield for most, mistake 3rd, kept on from before last, never a factor
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9th2 ¾
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10th16
chased leaders, pushed along and no impression approaching 2 out, soon no extra
Tipped by:
- TOPSPEED
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11th11
took keen hold early on towards rear, midfield at halfway, weakened quickly before 2 out
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FELL
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U
held up towards rear, mistake and unseated rider 5th
Tipped by:
- The Irish Sun
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U
always in rear, mistake 4th, never a factor, detached when unseated rider last
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NR
unsuitable ground
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NR
unsuitable ground
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NR
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NR
lame
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NR
reserve
Tote Returns
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Total Win£6.1
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Exacta£27.7
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Trifecta£182
Galway 17:45 Result
Guinness Galway Tribes Handicap Hurdle
- 4yo+, 15 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £25,000, 2nd £8,051, 3rd £3,814, 4th £1,695, 5th £847, 6th £424
- Distance 2m 0f 150y
- Going SOFT
- Off Time 17:46
- Winning Time 03:59
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
tracked leader in 2nd until dropped to 3rd after 2nd, travelled well to dispute approaching 2 out where led, ridden clear before last where edged left, stayed on well run-in
Tipped by:
- Sam Walker - RP Ratings (IRE)
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2nd12
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3rd½
midfield, closer on outer 3 out to chase leaders, almost on terms approaching next, ridden and no impression on clear leader in 2nd at last, kept on same pace stands' side in 2nd, dropped to 3rd closing stages
Tipped by:
- Mark Boylan - SPOTLIGHT
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4th1
held up in rear, some headway when mistake 2 out, kept on well from last on far side into 4th closing stages, never nearer
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5th4
midfield, closer before 2 out, soon ridden in 7th, kept on well run-in into 5th inside final 100yds, never nearer
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
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6th½
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7th7 ½
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8th8 ½
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9th19
chased early leaders, midfield at halfway, ridden and lost position after 3 out, no extra from next, eased
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10th¾
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11th1 ¼
led until joined briefly after 3rd, strongly pressed approaching 2 out and headed, weakened quickly
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12th14
tracked leaders on inner, 4th at halfway, ridden and weakened quickly before 2 out, eased before last
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13th31
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14th12
rear of midfield, pushed along and brief headway before 2 out, soon no impression and weakened, eased before last
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U
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NR
unsuitable ground
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NR
unsuitable ground
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NR
reserve
Tipped by:
- TOPSPEED
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NR
unsuitable ground
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NR
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NR
Galway 18:15 Result
Guinness Handicap Hurdle (Grade B)
- 4yo+, 18 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £40,000, 2nd £12,881, 3rd £6,102, 4th £2,712, 5th £1,356, 6th £678
- Distance 2m 6f 168y
- Going SOFT
- Off Time 18:15
- Winning Time 05:44
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
mid-division, took closer order from 4 out, 3rd next going well, headway on outer to lead narrowly 2 out, ridden before last and stayed on strongly under pressure run-in
Naps:
- Daily Post
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2nd2
chased leaders, closer in 4th after 3 out, went 2nd next and ridden, jumped right last and kept on well under pressure but held by winner
Naps:
- The Irish Sun
Tipped by:
- The Irish Sun
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3rd7
held up in rear, took closer order in mid-division before 3 out, ridden before next where went 6th, kept on well under pressure to go 3rd run-in
Tipped by:
- Alan Hewison - SPOTLIGHT
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4th7 ½
towards rear, not fluent 1st and next, closer from 3 out and good progress on inner to go 5th before 2 out where slight mistake, no extra under pressure and stayed on same pace
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5th¾
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6th2 ¾
in rear of mid-division, closer before 4 out where good jump to go 2nd on inner, led after 3 out until headed next, no extra under pressure before last and weakened
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7th2 ¼
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8thhd
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9th4 ½
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10th3
mid-division, slightly hampered 1st, ridden on outer after 3 out and some progress before next but one pace under pressure before last
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11th3 ¼
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12th24
mid-division, slightly hampered after 1st, bit keen at times, short of room before 5 out and pushed along briefly, ridden approaching 2 out but no extra and weakened
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13th3 ¾
close up in 2nd mostly and disputed lead at times, slightly hampered after 4 out and dropped to 6th next where pushed along, no extra and weakened
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PU
mid-division when bumped with rival 1st, settled in rear of mid-division, under pressure in rear 3 out, no impression and pulled up before next
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PU
chased leaders, bumped with rival on outer 2nd, lost place from 5 out, ridden towards rear after 3 out and no extra, weakened, pulled up before last
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PU
led and disputed lead, headed 4 out and soon ridden, no extra and weakened to rear next, pulled up before 2 out
Tipped by:
- Sam Walker - RP Ratings (IRE)
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PU
chased leaders, progress to lead 4 out, headed after next and ridden, no extra and weakened, pulled up before 2 out
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PU
mid-division, towards rear 3 out and soon ridden, weakened to rear before next where pulled up
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NR
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NR
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NR
reserve
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NR
reserve
Galway 18:45 Result
Guinness Beginners Chase
- 4yo+, 9 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £6,250, 2nd £2,013, 3rd £953, 4th £424, 5th £212, 6th £106
- Distance 2m 2f 54y
- Going SOFT
- Off Time 18:45
- Winning Time 04:45
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
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2nd1 ¼
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3rd2 ¼
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4th10
towards rear, closer on inner between final 2 fences, ridden and kept on in straight into 4th final 150yds, never on terms
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5th4 ¾
chased leaders on inner, 3rd at halfway, briefly went 2nd before 2 out, ridden and not quicken off home turn in 4th, soon one pace and dropped to 5th final 150yds
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
- TOPSPEED
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6th17
tracked early leaders in 3rd, awkward at 3rd and dropped to midfield, pushed along and dropped to rear after 2 out, soon weakened
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U
towards rear, bit slow at 2nd and soon in rear, reminders halfway, badly hampered and unseated rider 8th
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FELL
held up towards rear, bit closer in midfield at halfway, fell 8th
Tipped by:
- Mark Boylan - SPOTLIGHT
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rear of midfield when brought down 8th
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NR
unsuitable ground
Galway 19:15 Result
Arthur Guinness Chase
- 5yo+, 7 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £10,000, 2nd £3,220, 3rd £1,525, 4th £678, 5th £339, 6th £169
- Distance 2m 6f 111y
- Going SOFT
- Off Time 19:16
- Winning Time 05:38
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
settled midfield, closer 4 out, went 2nd at last travelling well and soon led, clear off home turn, stayed on strongly in straight, easily
Tipped by:
- Sam Walker - RP Ratings (IRE)
- Mark Boylan - SPOTLIGHT
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2nd9 ½
attempted to make all, headed after last and soon no match for winner, kept on same pace in straight in clear 2nd
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3rd7 ½
tracked leader in 2nd, chased leaders in 3rd from 5th, pushed along and not quicken home turn in 3rd, kept on one pace
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4th5 ½
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5thnk
held up in 5th, closer after 3 out, pecked slightly 2 out, ridden and no impression after last
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6th8 ½
chased leaders in 3rd, closer in 2nd at 5th, not fluent 2 out and soon dropped to 4th, weakened to rear inside final furlong
Tipped by:
- TOPSPEED
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FELL
in rear when fell 1st
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NR
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NR
stiff
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
- The Irish Sun
Tote Returns
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Total Win£3.5
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Exacta£23
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Trifecta£197.5
Galway 19:45 Result
Guinness Galway Blazers Handicap Chase
- 4yo+, 15 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £25,000, 2nd £8,051, 3rd £3,814, 4th £1,695, 5th £847, 6th £424
- Distance 2m 6f 111y
- Going SOFT
- Off Time 19:45
- Winning Time 05:48
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
tracked leader, 2nd at halfway, disputed after 8th, not fluent 3 out and mistake next, ridden to chase clear leader after last in 2nd, stayed on well in straight to lead inside final 100yds, going away at finish
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2nd2 ¼
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3rd¾
towards rear,
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4thnse
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5th3 ¾
midfield, not fluent 7th,
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6th8 ½
chased leaders,
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7th1 ¾
chased leaders, not fluent 9th,
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8th4 ¼
soon in rear, pecked 2nd,
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9th14
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10th3 ¼
midfield,
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11th24
chased leaders, closer at halfway, briefly on terms before 3 out, ridden and not quicken approaching next, soon no extra
Tipped by:
- Brian Sheerin - SPOTLIGHT
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12th26
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13thdist
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led 1st, extended lead after next to 6l, jumped left 8th and soon headed,
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
- Sam Walker - RP Ratings (IRE)
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midfield,
Naps:
- Karl Hedley - Irish Post
Tipped by:
- The Irish Sun
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NR
temperature
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NR
unsuitable ground
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NR
unsuitable ground
Tipped by:
- TOPSPEED
Galway 20:15 Result
Rockshore Light (Pro-Am) Flat Race
- 4-7yo, 7 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £5,750, 2nd £1,852, 3rd £877, 4th £390, 5th £195, 6th £97
- Distance 2m 0f 150y
- Going SOFT
- Off Time 20:18
- Winning Time 04:08
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
held up in midfield, good headway on inner over 2f out, led home turn and soon quickened clear, stayed on well final furlong, comfortably
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2nd6 ½
led, joined 5f out, headed under 2f out and not quicken with winner, kept on same pace in 2nd, no match for winner
Tipped by:
- The Irish Sun
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3rd4 ½
held up in rear, quite keen, detached over 2f out, stayed on strongly far side in straight into 3rd closing stages, never nearer
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4th1 ¼
towards rear until progress on inner off home turn to chase leaders in 3rd, kept on same pace in straight, dropped to 4th closing stages
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5th1 ½
chased leaders in 3rd until ridden and not quicken in 5th 2f out, soon one pace
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6th8 ½
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7th11
chased leaders in 4th, ridden and not quicken under 2f out, dropped to rear over 1f out, no extra
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NR
unsuitable ground