always prominent, ridden approaching 3 out, led 2 out, headed narrowly before last, hard ridden and rallied gamely to lead near finish
handily placed, pressed leaders 3 out, every chance when mistake last, no extra towards finish
in touch, feeling pace approaching 3 out, 4th and no impression when slipped up run-in
led, headed 2 out, ridden to regain lead before last, headed and no extra towards finish
close up until lost place 4th, lost touch 4 out, tailed off