raced up centre, mid-division, ridden and weakened 2f out
dwelt, towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace
dwelt, mid-division, headway to go prominent well over 2f out, ridden 2f out, stayed on to chase winner inside last, always held
handy, ridden to press leader under 2f out, ran on well to lead towards finish, always doing enough
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened tamely
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
went right start, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never in contention
led, ridden 2f out, kept on well, headed towards finish, no extra
held up in last, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside last, never nearer
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on, not pace to challenge
bumped start, raced up centre towards rear, ridden well over 2f out, hung left and one pace thereafter
chased leaders, ridden well over 2f out, gradually faded
The evergreen LUCKY BEGGAR is starting to come down the weights again and is still more than capable of going close in a race like this. Amazing Alba, a winner at Ayr in July, also goes on the shortlist while Naughty Ana had a couple of lengths to spare over Racy Stacey when runner-up to Manumission at Thirsk nine days ago. Mr Trevor was a winner at Thirsk last month but then behind Ginato when fifth at Ripon. Ballycommon gave the impression that 6f was too short last time at Catterick but Miss Bella Brand has claims.
Amazing Alba 15-2 (9-3) Raced keenly, led, headed over 4f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Kilconquhar (8-10) at Hamilton 6f hcp (6) gd in Sep.
Mr Trevor (IRE) 7-2jfav (9-7) Switched left start, raced near side in mid-division, headway out wide over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, kept on same pace towards finish, 5th of 13, 1 1/4l behind Miss Bella Brand (9-4) at Ripon 6f hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Ginato (IRE) 5-1 (9-5) In touch, pushed along 2f out, headway approaching final furlong, soon chased winner, ran on, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Rebel Redemption (9-9) at Catterick 6f hcp (6) gd in Sep.
Miss Bella Brand 16-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, headway out wide over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, went 2nd final strides, never going pace to reach winner, 2nd of 11, 1 1/4l behind Sky Blue Thinking (9-9) at Chelmsford City 7f hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Ballycommon (IRE) 9-2 (9-5) Close up, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 8, 2 1/4l behind Polam Lane (8-11) at Catterick 6f hcp (6) gd in Sep.
Naughty Ana (IRE) 15-2 (9-5) Led, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on well, always held, 2nd of 18, 1 3/4l behind Manumission (9-6) at Thirsk 6f hcp (6) gf in Sep.
Heart Throb 6-1 (8-10) Midfield, pushed along 2f out, no extra, 5th of 7, 5 3/4l behind Donizetti (8-13) at Musselburgh 7f hcp (6) gd in Aug.
So Grateful 22-1 (9-7) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, weakening when hampered inside final furlong, 9th of 11, 13l behind Spartakos (8-10) at Musselburgh 7f hcp (6) gs in Sep.
Burtonwood 11-1 (8-12) Towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never dangerous, 5th of 10, 4 3/4l behind Sam's Call (9-7) at Beverley 5f hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Sixcor 25-1 (8-4) Held up in centre, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 15, 3 1/4l behind Thrilla In Manila (9-4) at Ayr 5f hcp (5) gf in Sep.
Racy Stacey 10-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, pressed leader well over 1f out, kept on, faded close home, 5th of 18, 3 1/2l behind Manumission (9-6) at Thirsk 6f hcp (6) gf in Sep.
Brandy Bay 125-1 (9-0) Raced in last, ridden well over 3f out, never on terms, 8th of 10, 12 1/4l behind Hello Zabeel (9-5) at Carlisle 7f mdn stks (5) gf in Sep.
Manumission (IRE) 11-4 (9-10) Towards rear, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 6th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Spanish Mane (9-7) at Leicester 7f hcp (6) gf in Sep.
Lucky Beggar (IRE) 14-1 (8-6) Held up in touch, ridden and lost place over 2f out, ran on final furlong, 5th of 10, 2 3/4l behind Arnold (8-4) at Beverley 5f hcp (5) gd in Aug.
