Rider almost unseated and lost irons start until after 1st, led, joined 3 out, pressed when pecked and narrowly headed next, stayed challenging under strong pressure, rallied gamely to lead again close home (no time taken)
Raced wide, chased leaders lost place after 7th, ridden in 5th before 3 out, modest 4th when hit 3 out, no impression when dropped to 5th close home, tailed off