tracked leaders, every chance 3 out, led 2 out, soon challenged, stayed on well (2 fences omitted)

held up in rear, headway 9th, chased leaders next, every chance 3 out, kept on well under pressure

disputed lead until led 8th, headed 2 out, weakened approaching last

disputed lead until chased leader 8th, every chance 3 out, weakened after next

chased leaders, lost touch 5 out, remote 5th