chased leader, travelled strongly to lead narrowly 2f out, driven over 1f out, just held on
keen in rear of midfield, headway travelling strongly over 2f out when ridden, weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, still last but travelling strongly 2f out, ridden and some headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong
held up in touch, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong
held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
midfield, headway over 2f out when ridden, pressed leaders over 1f out, faded close home
restrained towards rear, smooth headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on between horses final furlong
Tim Easterby runs two in this but the going may not be ideal for Bollin Margaret, who finished well behind stablemate Golden Melody at York last month. The latter has taken little interest the last twice having earlier completed a double and she has ground to make up on Celtic Empress. ALYARA is probably worth another chance in this grade having got the better of course specialist Detective when recording a first victory at Carlisle. She is improving and a 4lb rise looks manageable.
Bollin Margaret 25-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, no extra well inside last, 7th of 13, 3 1/4l behind Yorkshire Lady (9-0) at Haydock 1m 2f hcp (4) gf in Sep.
Celtic Empress 50-1 (8-10) Took keen hold, in rear, headway when ridden 2f out, no extra final 110yds, 7th of 14, 6 1/4l behind Yorkshire Lady (8-7) at Sandown 1m 1f hcp fll (4) gs in Aug.
Golden Melody (IRE) 4-1 (8-11) In rear, pushed along 3f out, never a factor, last of 4, 2 3/4l behind Gometra Ginty (9-10) at Musselburgh 1m hcp fll (3) gs in Sep.
Finally Mine (USA) 9-2 (9-12) Mid-division, ridden well over 1f out, not pace to challenge, 6th of 8, 4l behind Willing To Please (9-3) at Carlisle 1m hcp (6) gf in Sep.
Alyara 5-1 (9-1) Made all, pushed along well over 2f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well, always doing enough, won at Carlisle 1m 1f hcp (5) gd in Aug beating Detective (9-7) by 1l, 11 ran.
Cosa Sara (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Always in rear, last of 8, 27 1/4l behind Smart Lass (10-0) at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcp (6) gd in Aug.
My Little Queens (IRE) 17-2 (9-5) Towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, headway 1f out, no extra towards finish, 5th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Castle Quarter (9-13) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Aug.
Ayr Empress (IRE) 18-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, not clear run and switched right over 2f out, pressing leaders entering final furlong, 4th and no impression inside final 100 yards, 4th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Prince Ali (9-9) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Sep.