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Saturday, 26 September 2026: 7 winners from 68 selections

Selections68
Winners7
Strike rate10.3%
Profit / loss-42.17u

How the day went

Our model made 68 primary selections across 9 meetings on Saturday, 26 September 2026. 7 won (a 10.3% strike rate) and 23 more finished second or third. To a level 1 unit stake at starting price, the day returned -42.17u, an ROI of -62%.

In Britain and Ireland alone, 6 of 52 selections won for -27.42u, while the 16 selections at meetings elsewhere returned -14.75u.

The biggest-priced winner was Luck Between Us (IRE) at 8/1 in the 15:55 Listowel (M.J. Carroll ARRO Handicap Hurdle), ridden by Niall Moore and trained by Donncha Duggan. Vietnorm (IRE) (9/2, Market Rasen) and Un Sens A La Vie (FR) (2/1F, Market Rasen) also won at good prices.

Listowel was the best meeting for the model, with 2 winners from 7 selections (+4.75u). Ripon was the hardest, with 0 from 8 (-8.00u).

20 selections were sent off favourite, and 16 of those were beaten.

Every primary selection is included, winners and losers. Profit is to a 1 unit level stake at Betfair SP less 5% commission where recorded, otherwise at starting price, the same method as our performance page. Past results do not guarantee future returns.

Biggest-priced winners

  • Luck Between Us (IRE)8/1 · +8.00u

    15:55 Listowel · M.J. Carroll ARRO Handicap Hurdle · Niall Moore / Donncha Duggan

    Handy in early stages - second at halfway - hit front after 3 out - pushed out when tackled approaching last - stayed on to assert

  • Vietnorm (IRE)9/2 · +4.50u

    15:05 Market Rasen · Market Rasen Racecourse Caravan Site Juvenile Hurdle Race (GBB Race) · Oakley Brown / Adrian Keatley

    Settled with strong pressure early - tracking the pace group - pushed along to move into second 2 out - moved left and stayed on approaching the last - locked in a battle before edging clear close home to win

  • Un Sens A La Vie (FR)2/1F · +2.00u

    17:30 Market Rasen · Block Free Services Lincoln Handicap Hurdle Race (GBB Race) · Sam Twiston-Davies / Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

    Settled with strong grip early - up with front runners - went in front 3rd - challenged strongly before 2 out - opened advantage of a length approaching last - edged out under pressure at the finish

  • Local Resident (IRE)7/4 · +1.75u

    14:45 Listowel · John Lynch Memorial Maiden Hurdle · Danny Gilligan / Cian Collins

    Set the pace early - moving well in front - lost command after the 5th - regained command approaching 3 out - four lengths clear before the last - clipped the final fence but held on well

  • Elyam (GB)6/4F · +1.50u

    17:20 Southwell (AW) · Celebrate With Sponsorship At Southwell Racecourse Handicap Stakes (Div I) · Darragh Keenan / Michael Herrington

    Set the pace from the off - pushed along a furlong out - stayed on strongly to the line - held on to score

Results by meeting

MeetingSelectionsWonP/L
Listowel72+4.75u
Market Rasen72+1.50u
Newmarket71-5.17u
Southwell (AW)81-5.50u
Lyon Parilly81-6.75u
Haydock70-7.00u
Auteuil80-8.00u
Curragh80-8.00u
Ripon80-8.00u

Every selection

Auteuil

  • 12:58Jazzy Conti (FR)5th · 4/1

    Prix Duc D'Alburquerque - Challenge De L'obstacle Equinaxy · 2m6f · Very Soft · 8 ran · model score 60

    Won by Hokusai Vallis (FR) (7/2F).

  • 13:33La Turbie (FR)2nd · 11/8F fav

    Prix Mid Dancer · 2m1½f · Very Soft · 13 ran · model score 68

    Won by Flonis (FR) (40/1).

  • 14:15Shazam (GER)8th · 7/1

    Prix Grandlieu · 2m3½f · Very Soft · 16 ran · model score 75

    Won by Kel Story (FR) (5/2F).

  • 14:50Delmegan (FR)2nd · 11/8F fav

    Prix De Maisons-laffitte · 2m2f · Very Soft · 8 ran · model score 88

    Won by Guadalquivir (FR) (5/1).

  • 15:25Lagon Bleu (FR)2nd · 11/8F fav

    Prix Meli Melo · 2m1½f · Very Soft · 11 ran · model score 78

    Won by Neverchangedoctor (FR) (2/1).

  • 16:00Manathan Kaboul (FR)5th · 14/1

    Prix Pierre Et Bernard Cypres · 2m2f · Very Soft · 12 ran · model score 53

    Won by Merveille Allen (FR) (11/2).

  • 16:35Jikito (FR)4th · 4/1

    Prix Villez · 2m3½f · Very Soft · 15 ran · model score 73

    Won by Kaiser De Sivola (FR) (25/1).

  • 17:10Magic Marvel (FR)6th · 12/1

    Prix Claude Le Lorrain - Joseph Audon · 2m3½f · Very Soft · 8 ran · model score 83

    Won by Gardons Le Sourire (FR) (14/1).

Curragh

  • 13:30Benown (IRE)7th · 8/15F fav

    Market Square Monasterevin Irish EBF Maiden · 6f · Yielding · 13 ran · model score 54

    Won by Controlla (IRE) (100/30).

    Handy early - dropped back and pushed along inside final furlong then unable to quicken through to the line

  • 14:00Lewis Carroll (IRE)4th · 9/2

    Kwiff More Bang For Your Bet Rated Race · 7f · Yielding · 9 ran · model score 77

    Won by Invincible Will (IRE) (4/1).

    Held up towards back of the pack - made ground with a furlong left - up into 3rd approaching the final furlong - eased back to 4th late and held no further threat

  • 14:35Rosie Frith (IRE)6th · 22/1

    Kwiff Supercharged Joe McGrath Handicap · 5f · Yielding · 20 ran · model score 83

    Won by Red Evolution (IRE) (100/30).

    Shared advantage early - shuffled back a furlong out - found renewed effort inside final furlong - held on without further improvement to finish sixth

  • 15:10Shakespeare (GB)4th · 9/2

    Churchill Tyres Beresford Stakes (Group 2) · 1m · Good To Yielding · 6 ran · model score 78

    Won by Noble Exhibit (IRE) (10/11F).

    Settled with the pack early - 4th at halfway - moved into 3rd approaching 2f out but drifted left - slipped back to 4th and pushed along a furlong out - stayed on at one gear to the line - finished 4th

  • 15:45Eddie G (IRE)2nd · 11/1

    Izuzu Ireland Handicap · 7f · Yielding · 10 ran · model score 78

    Won by Uncle Goalie (IRE) (16/1).

    Settled in midfield early - moved up into contention 3f out - edged into second inside the final furlong - stayed on to the line but denied by a short margin

  • 16:20Ballinea Star (IRE)3rd · 33/1

    Goffs Million · 7f · Yielding · 18 ran · model score 81

    Won by Trean (IRE) (9/4F).

    Settled just behind pace early - hit front approaching 2f - began riding out with a furlong left - overtaken and eased back to 3rd near the line

  • 16:55Almazann (IRE)2nd · 15/8F fav

    Grá Chocolates Maiden · 1m2f · Good To Yielding · 18 ran · model score 58

    Won by Come What May (IRE) (5/1).

    Settled in the pack early - up to 7th approaching 4f out - moved forward 3f out - hit the front past 2f out - overtaken with a furlong left - unable to reel in winner but held effort to the line

  • 17:25Sangreal (IRE)4th · 9/1

    Equiwinner Patches Fillies Maiden · 1m1f · Good To Yielding · 17 ran · model score 59

    Won by Saxony Charms (IRE) (9/2).

    Settled in the pack - 8th at halfway - moved forward approaching 2f out - briefly into 3rd inside the final furlong but unable to threaten in front - eased back to 4th and weakened towards the finish

Haydock

  • 13:35Arctic Thunder (IRE)7th · 7/1

    William Hill Epic Boosts Handicap Stakes · 1m · Heavy · 9 ran · model score 77

    Won by Centigrade (IRE) (5/1).

    Settled at the back early - nudged into contention approaching 2f out - faded soon after - finished 7th

  • 14:10Trilby (GB)8th · 9/4F fav

    William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Stakes · 5f · Heavy · 10 ran · model score 86

    Won by King Of Light (GB) (5/1).

    Settled towards the back - lost touch approaching final 2f - no impression on leaders late - finished 8th

  • 14:40Hotterthanjuly (IRE)5th · 16/1

    British EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) · 1m · Heavy · 9 ran · model score 64

    Won by Kaguyahime (IRE) (10/11F).

    Settled just off pace on the rail - lost touch with leaders over 2f out - dropped away inside final furlong - finished 5th

  • 15:15Miraculous (IRE)10th · 12/1

    Forever Our Mike Handicap Stakes · 6f · Heavy · 11 ran · model score 83

    Won by Black Star Boy (IRE) (18/1).

    Settled towards the back of the pack - urged forward passing the 3f marker - dropped away with 2f left - eventually beaten well over 7 lengths in 10th

  • 16:00Camarda Rc (GB)7th · 11/2

    William Hill Price Boosts Every Day Nursery Handicap Stakes · 7f · Heavy · 7 ran · model score 71

    Won by Mister Whippy (USA) (5/4F).

    Slow to get going - held in the pack then drifted left under pressure 2f out - unable to threaten the front runners

  • 16:35Royal Acclamation (GB)2nd · 2/1F fav

    J&P Civil Engineering British EBF Maiden Stakes (Colts And Geldings Only) · 1m · Heavy · 6 ran · model score 57

    Won by Game Character (GB) (7/1).

    Sluggish start - settled off the pace - closed on leaders 6f from home - moved into second 2f out - drifted left approaching final furlong - stayed on to finish close up

  • 17:10Trojan Sun (GB)2nd · 3/1J fav

    William Hill Daily Winnings Boost Handicap Stakes (GBBPlus Race) · 1m6f · Heavy · 9 ran · model score 58

    Won by Yaa Min (GB) (10/1).

    Shared the front spot early - pressed for effort with 2f left - unable to close on leader in final stretch - stayed on well for second

Listowel

  • 14:45Local Resident (IRE)Won · 7/4

    John Lynch Memorial Maiden Hurdle · 2m · Good To Yielding · 12 ran · model score 46

    Set the pace early - moving well in front - lost command after the 5th - regained command approaching 3 out - four lengths clear before the last - clipped the final fence but held on well

  • 15:21Clay Pigeons (IRE)5th · 12/1

    Allman Contracts Novice Hurdle · 2m4f · Good To Yielding · 6 ran · model score 60

    Won by Roc Dino (FR) (8/13F).

    Settled midpack early - blundered at the 5th - up to second by halfway - slipped to fourth after the 6th - error four out - faded from there under pressure to finish well held

  • 15:55Luck Between Us (IRE)Won · 8/1

    M.J. Carroll ARRO Handicap Hurdle · 2m4f · Good To Yielding · 14 ran · model score 69

    Handy in early stages - second at halfway - hit front after 3 out - pushed out when tackled approaching last - stayed on to assert

  • 16:30Liberated Light (IRE)9th · 7/2F fav

    Kathleen Walsh Memorial Handicap Hurdle · 2m6f · Good To Yielding · 17 ran · model score 60

    Won by Ladiam (IRE) (17/2).

    Held up towards the back - wide throughout - urged forward after 3 out - slight progress before 2 out - stumbled at 2 out - driven before the last - finished well held

  • 17:05Drumgill (IRE)11th · 12/1

    Charlie Chute Memorial Handicap Steeplechase · 2m6f · Good · 13 ran · model score 60

    Won by Pinot Gris (IRE) (11/2).

    Settled handy in keen rhythm - blundered 4th - hit front after 4 out - lost lead 3 out - driven and soon stopped responding - dropped right out to finish 11th

  • 17:35Born Bright (IRE)PU · 25/1

    John & Terry Moriarty Memorial (Q.R.) Handicap Steeplechase · 3m · Good · 14 ran · model score 68

    Won by Whateys Quest (IRE) (25/1).

    Held up early - never in touch with the field - retired from contention three out

  • 18:05Game Shadow (IRE)3rd · 9/4

    Listowel Printing Works Slan Abhaile (Pro/Am) Flat Race · 2m · Good · 6 ran · model score 65

    Won by Iron Sword (FR) (4/6F).

    Sat close to front early - still holding second at halfway - driven approaching 2f out then lost ground inside final furlong to finish third

Lyon Parilly

  • 10:30Muenchen (GB)2nd · 11/4

    Prix Morel-journel · 1m · Soft · 5 ran · model score 70

    Won by Testify (FR) (100/30).

  • 11:02Lord Wootton Cen (IRE)2nd · 100/30

    Prix De La Pelouse · 1m · Soft · 5 ran · model score 67

    Won by Cambronne (FR) (11/4).

  • 11:34Vikthor (FR)2nd · 11/4

    Prix Des Amateurs · 1m7½f · Soft · 9 ran · model score 73

    Won by Trevor Senora (FR) (6/5F).

  • 12:06Cleod'or (FR)3rd · 10/1

    Prix De L'esplanade · 1m2f · Soft · 6 ran · model score 79

    Won by Allurre (FR) (100/30).

  • 12:38Aurora Beau Real (IRE)Won · 1/4F fav

    Prix Black Dancer · 1m4f · Soft · 9 ran · model score 59

  • 13:15Yes Zara (FR)5th · 11/1

    Gp Des Provinces-Px Andre Baboin-13e Etape Defi Du GALOP-G.CAMPRUBI · 1m4f · Soft · 8 ran · model score 79

    Won by Le Combat Continue (FR) (10/1).

  • 13:50Fernando (FR)6th · 18/1

    Fondation Claude Pompidou - Prix Du Pesage · 1m · Soft · 11 ran · model score 77

    Won by Time To Gali (FR) (9/1).

  • 14:32Boavista (IRE)2nd · 12/1

    Le Charly's - Prix Du Paddock · 1m · Soft · 12 ran · model score 81

    Won by Moabi (FR) (3/1).

Market Rasen

  • 14:30No More Teardrops (GB)F · 11/8

    Market Rasen Racecourse Conference & Events Mares' Maiden Hurdle Race (GBB Race) · 2m½f · Good · 9 ran · model score 54

    Won by Adba (FR) (14/1).

    Fought the bit early - drifting left over the obstacles from the off - up with the pace - driven along and down in the placings when came down two out

  • 15:05Vietnorm (IRE)Won · 9/2

    Market Rasen Racecourse Caravan Site Juvenile Hurdle Race (GBB Race) · 2m½f · Good · 7 ran · model score 69

    Settled with strong pressure early - tracking the pace group - pushed along to move into second 2 out - moved left and stayed on approaching the last - locked in a battle before edging clear close home to win

  • 15:50Fringill Dike (IRE)2nd · 4/1

    Summer Plate Ladies Day 2027 On Sale Handicap Steeple Chase (GBB Race) · 2m5½f · Good · 4 ran · model score 76

    Won by Jet To Vegas (IRE) (5/2).

    Drifted right early in front - shared command before going clear alone 4 out - driven along holding a two-length edge 3 out - one length up 2 out - flattened out over last under pressure - overtaken soon after - couldn't quicken again and settled for second

  • 16:25Huckleberry Sting (GB)2nd · 7/2

    Dine In Altior's Restaurant Handicap Steeple Chase · 3m · Good · 7 ran · model score 82

    Won by Galway Reel (IRE) (8/11F).

    Pulled hard early - up with the pace - jumped poorly 3 out - niggled into pursuit 2 out - four lengths adrift approaching last and plugged on but well held in 2nd

  • 17:00Dream Jet (IRE)6th · 13/2

    £10 County Racedays Handicap Hurdle Race · 2m2½f · Good · 11 ran · model score 64

    Won by Timely Salute (GB) (3/1).

    Settled handy early - shared front spot 2nd before losing command 5th - pressed for effort and faded before 2 out

  • 17:30Un Sens A La Vie (FR)Won · 2/1F fav

    Block Free Services Lincoln Handicap Hurdle Race (GBB Race) · 2m½f · Good · 12 ran · model score 76

    Settled with strong grip early - up with front runners - went in front 3rd - challenged strongly before 2 out - opened advantage of a length approaching last - edged out under pressure at the finish

  • 18:00Matoury (GB)7th · 7/1

    Agriculture Raceday Returns On 12th November Handicap Hurdle Race · 2m7f · Good · 10 ran · model score 73

    Won by Ramaah (GB) (7/1).

    Fought for control early - settled towards the back and stayed competitive under pressure passing the second-last marker - lost momentum in the closing stages to finish seventh

Newmarket

  • 13:22Bymiddaytomorrow (IRE)7th · 13/2

    British Stallion Studs EBF 'Jersey Lily' Fillies' Nursery Handicap Stakes · 7f · Good To Firm · 10 ran · model score 71

    Won by Al Samsama (IRE) (9/2).

    Handy early - squeezed for space and dropped back over 2f out then angled right and pushed along - faded inside final furlong to finish 7th

  • 13:55Quest For Stars (FR)5th · 6/1

    Tattersalls Online Royal Lodge Stakes (Group 2) · 1m · Good To Firm · 7 ran · model score 85

    Won by Haffner (USA) (7/4F).

    Settled midfield - hit front and pushed clear approaching 2f out - caught and passed inside final furlong - eased back through field before the finish

  • 14:27Sun Goddess (IRE)Won · 5/6F fav

    Tattersalls Sceptre Sessions Cheveley Park Stakes (Group 1) · 6f · Good To Firm · 6 ran · model score 91

    Sat close to pace - pushed to improve outside two furlongs - driven into contention with a furlong and a half left - hit the front inside the final furlong - stayed on strongly to score

  • 15:00Inner City Blues (IRE)5th · 6/4F fav

    Tattersalls Middle Park Stakes (Group 1) · 6f · Good To Firm · 7 ran · model score 76

    Won by Orthodox (GB) (7/2).

    Sat behind the front pair early - pushed along and driven approaching 2f out - drifted right inside the final furlong - faded late to finish fifth

  • 15:40St Anton (IRE)6th · 40/1

    Bet365 Cambridgeshire (Class 2 Heritage Handicap) · 1m1f · Good To Firm · 27 ran · model score 76

    Won by Pierre Royal (IRE) (33/1).

    Settled in the pack early - pushed along to make progress 2f out - pressed on towards the front over 1f out - stayed on inside the final furlong to finish 6th

  • 16:15Aquila D'oro (GB)10th · 14/1

    Blandford Bloodstock 25th Anniversary EBF Maiden Fillies' Stakes (GBB Race) · 7f · Good To Firm · 10 ran · model score 56

    Won by Queen Of The Gulf (GB) (15/8F).

    Showed inexperience in the early stages - nudged up approaching 3f out before dropping away and well adrift at the finish

  • 16:50Huscal (IRE)6th · 7/1

    Hunt Family Fund Handicap Stakes · 7f · Good To Firm · 12 ran · model score 82

    Won by Sword (GB) (20/1).

    Settled close up early - pushed into contention 3f out and hit front just after 2f marker - driven along but overtaken with a furlong left - drifted left approaching the final furlong - weakened close home to finish sixth

Ripon

  • 13:44Scenic Route (IRE)2nd · 5/6F fav

    Theakston Brewing Legends Since 1827 EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) · 6f · Good · 9 ran · model score 57

    Won by Bulletsnap (IRE) (15/8).

    settled in mid-pack - pushed along with 2f left - kept battling but outpaced by winner inside final furlong to finish second

  • 14:16Forest Berry (GB)3rd · 3/1

    Lloyd Landrover Ripon Nursery Handicap Stakes (GBBPlus Race) · 1m · Good · 6 ran · model score 76

    Won by Aphra Behn (GB) (15/8F).

    Settled fifth early - made ground to join front group approaching 3f out - pushed along with 2f left - hit the front soon after - kicked clear inside the last - challenged hard late - caught near the line and edged out of the frame

  • 14:49Tiva (IRE)14th · 5/1

    Napoleons Casino And Restaurant Leeds Handicap Stakes · 5f · Good · 14 ran · model score 84

    Won by Accrual (GB) (4/1F).

    Settled on own away from the pack - held towards the back of the pack for the trip - never landed a threat late on - well held in 14th

  • 15:28Yes I'm Mali (GB)4th · 100/30F fav

    Ripon Cathedral City Of The Dales Handicap Stakes · 6f · Good · 12 ran · model score 84

    Won by U Sure Do (IRE) (9/1).

    Settled in the pack early - pressed for effort with two furlongs left - found room and made progress late to grab fourth near the line

  • 16:05Run This Way (GB)2nd · 9/1

    Michael Raby Memorial Handicap Stakes (Div I) · 6f · Good · 11 ran · model score 78

    Won by Showtime Mahomes (GB) (9/2).

    Sluggish start at back of field - closed strongly under pressure inside final furlong to challenge up front - battled to line and edged out by a nose

  • 16:40Hurstwood (GB)4th · 7/2

    Michael Raby Memorial Handicap Stakes (Div II) · 6f · Good · 10 ran · model score 83

    Won by Angel Summer (IRE) (8/1).

    Settled handy early - edged in front approaching 2f out then pushed along and overtaken with a furlong left - lost place close home finishing fourth

  • 17:15Koala Rose (IRE)2nd · 1/1F fav

    Jozef White Last Day Of Freedom Novice Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race) · 1m4f · Good · 9 ran · model score 58

    Won by Walking On Stars (IRE) (2/1).

    Took a firm hold early - up with the pace throughout - forged to the front over 3f out - stuck on gamely inside the final furlong under vigorous pressure - collared on the line - went down by a short head

  • 17:45Zimmerman (GB)3rd · 2/1

    Thank You To Our Groundstaff Handicap Stakes (GBBPlus Race) · 2m · Good · 5 ran · model score 97

    Won by Sax Appeal (GB) (9/2).

    Sat close up early - urged along 3f out then closed on the pacesetter 2f out - lost touch soon after - stayed on inside the final furlong to finish third

Southwell (AW)

  • 16:10Let's Go Hugo (IRE)2nd · 9/2

    Gent's Night Sat 24th October Handicap Stakes · 5f · Standard · 9 ran · model score 84

    Won by Mimime (IRE) (2/1F).

    Sat close to the front group - pushed into second inside the final furlong - stayed on but unable to trouble the winner

  • 16:45Romotoso (GB)6th · 6/5F fav

    Dance Through The Decades Christmas Parties EBF Restricted Maiden Fillies' Stakes (For Horses In Bands B, C And D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB Race) · 5f · Standard · 9 ran · model score 59

    Won by Nushga (IRE) (7/1).

    Held up mid-pack - pushed along inside final furlong - unable to find more late - finished sixth

  • 17:20Elyam (GB)Won · 6/4F fav

    Celebrate With Sponsorship At Southwell Racecourse Handicap Stakes (Div I) · 5f · Standard · 10 ran · model score 77

    Set the pace from the off - pushed along a furlong out - stayed on strongly to the line - held on to score

  • 17:55Hypnotised (GB)6th · 4/5F fav

    Celebrate With Sponsorship At Southwell Racecourse Handicap Stakes (Div II) · 5f · Standard · 9 ran · model score 83

    Won by Moulin Booj (IRE) (14/1).

    Settled in the pack - niggled approaching 2f out and made no impact - stayed on late to finish 6th

  • 18:30Madjid (GB)5th · 85/40

    Tipsy Tapas At Winter Ladies Evening Handicap Stakes · 1m4f · Standard · 8 ran · model score 73

    Won by Patrol (IRE) (15/8F).

    Took command early - lost command 2f out then squeezed for space and drifted left entering the final furlong - unable to find more and held to fifth

  • 19:00Kashooda (GB)3rd · 100/30

    3rd And 10th Oktoberfest Race Nights Maiden Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race) · 1m3f · Standard · 13 ran · model score 57

    Won by Pyramid (GB) (4/9F).

    Settled handy early - driven into third approaching final 2f but unable to threaten leading duo from a furlong out - stayed on to finish third

  • 19:30Gladiadora (IRE)9th · 100/30F fav

    Book The Bistro In Seasons Restaurant Apprentice Handicap Stakes · 1m · Standard · 14 ran · model score 79

    Won by Izzari (GER) (9/2).

    Settled towards the back on the wide side - pushed along and angled right with 2f left - lost ground in the final furlong - finished ninth

  • 20:00Justice Court (IRE)9th · 12/1

    Festive Fixtures At Southwell Racecourse Handicap Stakes · 7f · Standard · 12 ran · model score 74

    Won by Mystical Storm (GB) (13/2).

    Settled off the pace early - eased over to the left approaching final 2f - unable to threaten leading group - finished ninth