tracked winner, ridden to challenge over 1f out, kept on and every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
tracked leaders on stands side rail, driven when switched right over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on inside final furlong, not quite reach front pair
made all on stands side rail, ridden when hard pressed over 1f out, stayed on well towards finish
close up in rear, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, never a threat, lost touch over 1f out
Spygate attempted to make all over 6f at Thirsk last time but just failed and this drop down in distance seems a logical move. But ASMUND has been narrowly beaten over the minimum trip in both starts to date and Karl Burke’s colt will appreciate any cut in the ground judged on his debut effort in soft going at York. Rose Bandit showed some ability when placed over track and trip but Star's Daughter and the newcomer Never In Red make less appeal.
Asmund (IRE) 1-5fav (9-5) Led early, remained prominent, led again over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on under pressure, 2nd of 8, nk behind Auckland Lodge (9-0) at Carlisle 5f mdn stks (5) gf in Jun.
Spygate 3-1 (9-2) Disputed lead until every chance from 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Harry Love (8-12) at Thirsk 6f stks (5) gf in Jul.
Never In Red (IRE) Anjaal colt out of Bank On Black.
Rose Bandit (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) In touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 7, 2l behind Dandizette (8-11) at Hamilton 5f stks (4) gf in Jun.
Star's Daughter 100-1 (9-0) Chased leaders 1f out, soon outpaced, ridden an behind final 2f, tailed off, last of 5, 29 1/2l behind Applecross (9-0) at Bath 5f fll stks (4) fm in May.