15:55 Newbury

Took keen hold, tracked leader, ridden after 3 out, led flat, stayed on well

Jumped well, led, ridden after 3 out, headed flat, no extra final 75 yards

Raced in 3rd until approaching 8th and again from 9th, pushed along from 12th, no impression, weakened approaching 2 out

Jumped left and not fluent, held up in 4th, went 3rd approaching 8th until next, last when slithered on landing 10th and nearly unseated rider, great recovery, soon weakened