…ran well, ridden by Wilfrid Denuault.
MERCIAN PRINCE started in the middle of the field, came closer at his own rhythm in the far straight, entered the last straight in 3rd, 4th position and finished 3rd.
He has improved a lot over jumps, not making any mistake, but the ground was very heavy and he was top-weight.
And it is true that when you carry a lot of weight, you can’t “fly” in the last straight.