led, not fluent 1st, soon headed, raced in close 2nd, led again 4 out, soon headed, stayed on pressing, led after 2 out, stayed on gamely, flat
led after 1st, headed 4 out, soon led again, headed after 2 out, soon ridden, stayed on flat
held up, in touch, took closer order 7th, ridden after 2 out, weakened last
chased leaders, ridden approaching 8th, weakened 2 out
took keen hold tracking leaders, lost touch approaching 6th, tailed off