Held up in last pair and confidently ridden, smooth headway approaching 2 out, travelling well in 2nd when left in lead last, soon clear, eased towards finish, easily
Led, went right 2nd, headed 6th and dropped to 3rd, went 2nd again after 7th until 9th, chased leaders, ridden and weakened after 4 out, virtually pulled up run-in, tailed off