16:15 Pontefract

Soon raced in second, chased leader 2f out, led 1f out, soon asserted, ran on well, won going away

Wore earplugs throughout preliminaries, towards rear, headway from 1f out, took second inside final 110yds, kept on but no chance with winner towards finish

Raced in third, kept out wide, dropped to fourth 2f out, pushed along over 1f out, rallied and regained third inside final 110yds, kept on

Led, went three lengths clear over 2f out, reduced lead 2f out, headed 1f out, weakened quickly inside final 110yds

Wore earplugs throughout preliminaries, held up in rear, outpaced from 2f out, kept on inside final furlong but never really on terms