Held up off the pace in mid-division, steady headway chasing leaders before 5th, went modest 2nd 3 out and pushed along, soon lost 2nd, plugged on and no impression in 3rd
Pulled hard, led until hung badly right on bend and headed before 2nd, recovered chasing leaders and flattened 2nd, lost place before 5th, tailed off next, blundered badly 3 out, soon eased