A Better Excuse

Moscow Society

Jumped left, made all, asserting when edged left before last, soon clear, stayed on well

Held up towards rear, took keen hold, headway before 3 out, weakened 2 out

Led, mistake and almost unseated rider at 5th, headed before 2 out, rallied to lead closing stages

Held up in rear, 5th 4 out, 4th and no impression from 2 out, kept on one pace

Made all, went clear of main rival travelling well after 2 out, stayed on strongly run-in, easily

Made all, slight mistake 3 out, went clear after 2 out, well clear when mistake last, easily

Led, joined straight but still travelling smoothly, regained lead over 1f out, soon asserted and stayed on well, comfortably