held up in last pair, never on terms
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
led on rail, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace
held up, headway on outside halfway, ridden chasing leaders over 1f out, stayed on to lead well inside final furlong
held up and behind, never involved
chased leaders, ridden to lead inside final furlong, headed well inside final furlong
chased leader, pushed along and every chance inside final furlong, kept on
took keen hold, held up, kept on same pace and no impression inside final furlong
held up and behind, effort on near side rail under pressure inside final furlong, finished well, not reach leaders
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Fine 'n Dandy has been in good form over course and distance lately and, though 7lb higher, should run his race again. But the quicker ground should see course specialist PAVERS STAR return to his best and he gets the nod, though Perfect Words is looking well treated at present and could be a danger. Calypso Music had Oil Strike and Ya Boy Sir behind here in July but hasn't reproduced that form since.
Oil Strike 5-2 (9-11) Chased leader, ridden to lead approaching final furlong until inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 4, 1l behind Perfect Pastime (9-8) at Lingfield 5f hcp (6) hvy in Aug.
Chookie's Lass 9-2 (9-4) Chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 7, 9 1/2l behind Apricot Sky (9-8) at Hamilton 5f hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Perfect Words (IRE) 9-1 (8-11) Led until over 1f out, faded final furlong, 6th of 10, 2 3/4l behind Busy Bimbo (8-8) at Catterick 5f hcp (5) gs in Aug.
Art World (IRE) 14-1 (8-4) Towards rear, never near leaders, 8th of 11, 4l behind Pearl Noir (9-7) at Beverley 5f hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Ya Boy Sir (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Mid-division, driven over 1f out, kept on same pace, never on terms, 6th of 10, 5 3/4l behind Fine 'n Dandy (9-5) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (6) gf in Sep.
Little Belter (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace in 3rd inside final furlong, no impression with front pair, 3rd of 10, 3 3/4l behind Fine 'n Dandy (9-5) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (6) gf in Sep.
Jumbo Steps (IRE) 50-1 (8-5) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 14, 5 1/2l behind Edgar Balthazar (9-3) at Newcastle 6f hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Berbice (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) Fly leapt start in touch after 2f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 10th of 14, 10 3/4l behind Lord Buffhead (8-10) at Ayr 6f hcp (6) sft in Oct.
Calypso Music 12-1 (8-8) Towards rear, driven and some headway on outside over 1f out, never reached leaders, lost place inside final furlong, 9th of 10, 7 1/2l behind Fine 'n Dandy (9-5) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (6) gf in Sep.
Fine 'n Dandy (IRE) 7-2fav (9-5) Made all towards stands side rail, driven and hard pressed over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Musselburgh 5f hcp (6) gf in Sep beating Lorimer's Lot (9-3) by 2l, 10 ran.
Pavers Star 5-1fav (9-7) Went right start, mid-division, ridden and effort over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, 9th of 10, 12 1/2l behind Saxonette (9-7) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Red Forever 10-1 (8-12) Awkward start and slowly away, in touch, under pressure halfway, never on terms, last of 4, 8 1/4l behind Coiste Bodhar (9-3) at Thirsk 5f stks (6) gs in Aug.
