First off Eddie...I'm far from a mug when it comes to race reading,but thats your opinion.
He lost his position down the back before they turned in and imo never travelled like he has done in the past...SDS had to pull out because the horse hadn't the toe today to take the gap that opened up at the 2 marker.
10f would be more the horses trip for a start.
Just my thoughts but little doubt he was the best beast in the race today and I certainly haven't given up on him.