Funny how things work out

(trainer said, regarding the apparent improvement in form, that gelding had benefitted from the first-time application of a tongue strap and was suited by the slower ground on this occasion, which was officially described as soft, good to soft in places; adding that gelding had also benefitted from what was, in his opinion, a weak contest)
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2nd and 3rd - Then - Both WON next outing ...

- and - This Winner then goes on to Win 18-runner Handicap   (5:35 Exeter) ... Back on GOOD going.