14:10 Ludlow

Travelled strongly, tracked leading pair, went second after 13th, shaken up going best approaching 4 out, challenging next, led 2 out, good jump last, asserted flat

Disputed lead to 1st where headed, led after 4th, joined and headed after 8th, switched left outside rivals when not fluent 11th, jumped well next to regain lead, shaken up before 4 out, ridden and headed 2 out, eased run-in when no chance with winner

Raced in last, went modest third closing stages, never involved

Led after 1st, jumped left 3rd, headed after 4th, jumped well 8th and led, headed after 12th, soon ridden along and lost touch with leading pair, weakened