Betsey Trotter confirmed that the handicapper has yet to really have her measure when narrowly failing to concede 21lb to Gullane One in her four-timer attempt. She clearly remains in good heart but the concern is that she is not proven on heavy ground. Similar comments apply to Newmarket raider Lady Of Aran, though she was a good second on the all-weather latest and is likely to handle a 2lb rise. LADY CALCARIA might just prove too good as she already has a heavy-ground success in the book earlier this campaign at Carlisle. She's not badly handicapped and gets the nod. Fumbo Jumbo makes most appeal of the others.
Betsey Trotter (IRE) 7-2 (9-9) Pressed leader, effort over 1f out, ridden to lead briefly inside final furlong, kept on, just held, 2nd of 8, nk behind Gullane One (8-2) at Ripon 6f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Lady Of Aran (IRE) 7-2 (9-9) Tracked leader, pushed along to lead over 1f out, headed close home, 2nd of 9, hd behind Indian Viceroy (9-7) at Kempton 7f hcp (5) pol in Aug.
Lady Calcaria 10-1 (8-11) Chased winner until 4f out, went 2nd again inside final furlong but well held, 2nd of 6, 7l behind Que Amoro (9-2) at York 5f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Yes You (IRE) 22-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 12th of 13, 6 1/2l behind Valley of Fire (9-3) at Redcar 7f hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Marietta Robusti (IRE) 11-2 (10-0) Held up in touch, headway to lead over 1f out, ran on well, won at Haydock 5f hcp (5) sft in Aug beating Teepee Time (9-2) by 1 3/4l, 7 ran.
Fumbo Jumbo (IRE) 10-1 (9-6) Held up and behind, ridden and headway on stands rail 1f out, kept on towards finish, 5th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Dubai Elegance (8-7) at Doncaster 6f hcp fll (5) gs in Aug.
