chased leaders stands side, ridden and effort over 1f out, led that side group and every chance inside final furlong, held when edged left towards finish
made all far side, ridden over 1f out, hard pressed final furlong, held on towards finish
chased leaders stands side, ridden and kept on same pace final furlong, no impression
chased leaders far side, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, kept on and every chance inside final furlong, just held towards finish
chased leader stands side, ridden to lead group over 1f out until inside final furlong, kept on same pace
led stands side group, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders stands side, driven over 1f out, never able to challenge, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders far side, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased winner far side, driven and lost place over 1f out, weakened and eased inside final furlong
chased leaders stands side, driven 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression
dwelt, always behind stands side
raced far side, in rear, struggling halfway, never dangerous
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Courageous ended a long losing run at Chester last time and is back up in the weights as a consequence, while recent Haydock winner Pelmanism has a career-high mark to contend with. Judge 'N Jury won this back in 2008 but is not the force of old, while Favourite Girl has struggled to add to last season's four victories, though she was beaten only a head in last year's renewal and is not easily dismissed. Master Rooney is a rare winner and preference is for stablemate VERINCO. He's held his own in better company over 6f since blasting home over the minimum trip at Carlisle in August and, although 9lb higher today, Bryan Smart's front-runner will be hard to peg back in this ground if allowed an easy lead. Magical Macey is progressing well and looks a real threat.
Singeur (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Driven towards rear, headway over 1f out, never nearer, 9th of 20, 6l behind Sirius Prospect (9-5) at York 6f hcp 105 (2) gd.
Verinco 16-1 (8-11) Led, driven over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 7th of 21, 2 1/4l behind Nocturnal Affair (9-5) at Doncaster 6f hcp (2) gf in Sep.
Bathwick Bear (IRE) 11-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Ajjaadd (8-8) at Leicester 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Sep.
Favourite Girl (IRE) 8-1 (8-4) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed towards finish, no extra, 2nd of 5, 1 1/2l behind Internationaldebut (8-9) at Beverley 5f cond Stakes (3) gf in Sep.
Cocktail Charlie 8-1 (8-11) Led narrowly far side trio, ridden and headed 1f out, one pace final furlong, 7th of 13, 4l behind Advanced (8-8) at Ripon 6f hcp 105 (2) gd in Sep.
Master Rooney (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Led, hard ridden when strongly challenged over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, faded, 6th of 16, 2l behind Marine Commando (8-8) at Haydock 5f hcp 105 (2) gs in Sep.
Courageous (IRE) 9-2 (9-2) Prominent, led after 1f, ridden clear over 1f out, always holding on, won at Chester 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Sep beating Corporal Maddox (9-3) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Lucky Numbers (IRE) 6-1 (9-5) Held up in rear but in touch, headway on outside over 1f out, ran on, nearest finish, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Bertoliver (8-10) at Chester 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sep.
Fathom Five (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, driven to challenge over 1f out, soon lost place, last of 16, 10l behind Marine Commando (8-8) at Haydock 5f hcp 105 (2) gs in Sep.
Taurus Twins 8-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, effort well over 1f out, soon weakened, 11th of 20, 7l behind Living It Large (9-0) at York 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Pelmanism 2-1fav (8-9) Behind centre, driven and headway on outside over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on inside final furlong to lead final 50 yards, won at Haydock 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sep beating Even Stevens (8-9) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
Rasaman (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, stayed on well, 6th of 20, 5l behind Living It Large (9-0) at York 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Magical Macey (USA) 18-1 (9-7) Led far side group and overall leader, ridden and headed narrowly over 1f out, regained lead entering final furlong, kept on, driven out, won at Ayr 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Sep beating Fol Hollow (8-13) by 1 1/2l, 22 ran.
Judge 'n Jury 16-1 (8-8) Tracked leader, every chance over 1f out, no extra closing stages, 5th of 16, 1 3/4l behind Marine Commando (8-8) at Haydock 5f hcp 105 (2) gs in Sep.
Bold Bidder 17-2 (9-6) Chased leaders, under pressure over 1f out, soon weakened, 7th of 8, 7l behind Bertoliver (8-10) at Chester 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sep.
