Beckett Unveils a Smart One At Nottingham

2nd-NOT, £5,000, Mdn, 9-30, 2yo, f, 8f 75yT, 1:45.89, gd.
+ANDASTRA (GER) (f, 2, Kamsin {Ger}–Arpista {Ger}, by Chief Singer {Ire}), a €190,000 BBAGS yearling, was the subject of notable support as the 5-2 joint favorite and quickly established a lead. Comfortaby clear without being extended at the quarter pole, the bay was pushed out with hands and heels to record an impressive three-length success from Norse Magic (GB) (Norse Dancer {Ire}). The winner is a half-sister to Adelar (Ger) (Samum {Ger}), GSP-Fr & Ger, $104,770; and to Aquatinta (Ger) (Samum {Ger}), GSW-Fr, $132,392. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $4,900. Video, sponsored by Fasig-Tipton.
O-H.H Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalifa Al Thani; T-Ralph Beckett.