Tracked leaders on outer, 2nd at 5th, disputed lead from 7th, headed 12th, regained lead 4 out, pushed along and went clear 2 out, stayed on well run-in, comfortably
Held up towards rear, jumped left at times, went 4th 6 out, ridden and improved into 2nd 3 out, no impression on winner before last, kept on same pace run-in