In touch in rear, smooth headway into 3rd 2 out (usual 3 out), challenged on bit last (usual 2 out), soon led, in command after, shaken up briefly when pressed near finish, always just doing enough
Tracked leader, disputed lead after 2nd, led after 3 out (usual 4 out), joined last (usual 2 out), soon headed and ridden, no chance with front pair flat