disputed lead early, led after 1f, niggled along under 2f out, pressed over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no match for winner closing stages
disputed lead early, headed and raced in 2nd after 1f, nudged along under 2f out, pressed leader over 1f out, outpaced by winner and dropped to 3rd inside final furlong, no extra close home
dwelt and pushed along in last early, became detached over 3f out, ridden and struggling over 2f out, held well over 1f out, kept on final furlong
raced in 3rd, pushed along 3f out, headway under 2f out, going best over 1f out, picked up well to lead inside final furlong, pushed out and well on top near finish
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Ventura Flame won over track and trip in June and scored again at Beverley last month. The Cola Kid ended his career in Ireland with a double over 6f but debuts for new connections 8lb higher than when successful at Cork in July and GOOD LUCK FOX (NAP) can race off the same mark as when going close at Musselburgh. Paul Midgley’s charge drops down a grade today and won on soft ground earlier in the year. The Bell Conductor has a bit to find with the selection but still makes most appeal of the remainder.
The Bell Conductor (IRE) 10-3 (9-5) Raced keenly, chased winner until ridden inside final furlong, weakened soon after, 5th of 6, 3 3/4l behind Secretinthepark (9-0) at Thirsk 5f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Ventura Flame (IRE) 5-1 (9-11) Tracked leaders, waiting for room from under 2f out, gap opened inside final furlong and quickened well to challenge, led near finish, won at Beverley 5f hcp (5) gf in Aug beating Son And Sannie (9-12) by nk, 13 ran.
The Cola Kid 3-1jfav (10-2) Waited with and in touch towards rear on far side, headway from halfway, challenged and on terms from 1 1/2f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Cork 6f hcp gf in Jul beating She's In The Game (9-6) by 1 1/4l, 12 ran.
Global Humor (USA) 9-2 (8-9) Missed break and in rear, still in rear when ridden over 1f out, ran on final furlong but never reached challenging position, 6th of 12, 3 3/4l behind Northern Express (9-7) at Ayr 7f hcp (4) gf in Sep.
Jordan Electrics 10-1 (9-0) Handy, ridden 3f out, gradually faded, 12th of 17, 5 1/2l behind Lezardrieux (9-1) at Haydock 6f hcp (4) gf in Sep.
Good Luck Fox (IRE) 11-4 (8-9) Chased leaders, headway on outside 2f out, every chance final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Glory Fighter (8-13) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (3) gs in Sep.
