keen tracked winner util ridden 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, headway to chase winner 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
dwelt towards rear, headway over 3f out, ridden and kept on one pace from over 1f out
dwelt towards rear, headway over 3f out, ridden when not clear run over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
mid-division, weakened over 3f out
in touch, ridden over 3f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on to go 2nd inside final furlong, not trouble winner
dwelt in rear, ridden over 3f out, never a factor
dwelt in rear, ridden over 3f out, headway over 1f out, kept on one pace
made all, set strong pace, ridden clear over 1f out, eased inside final furlong, comfortable
Another For Joe won this a year ago and though he's 2lb lower here the going was very heavy that day. Wellingrove gained his only success so far over this course and distance and can race from the same mark after a couple of moderate efforts but Dark Ruler ran a shocker at Carlisle last time. Argaki has won three of his last six and finished runner-up in another two. He's penalised for last week's victory but that's unlikely to prove too much of a burden though he may find SIZE just too good for him. Richard Fahey's charge didn't get the clearest of runs at York last time and is better judged on his earlier form where he won three out of four.
Assizes 18-1 (9-6) Held up in rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous, last of 8, 19l behind Mount Tiger (8-13) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Argaki (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, went 2nd 3f out, led over 2f out, edged left well over 1f out, clear inside final furlong, ran on, won at Musselburgh 1m 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd beating Just Paul (8-13) by 2 1/2l, 9 ran.
Another For Joe 13-2 (9-12) Held up in last trio, pushed along on outside over 3f out, driven and stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 3l behind Silver Rime (10-0) at Ayr 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Size (IRE) 13-2 (8-13) Prominent, pushed along over 3f out, hung left over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 11l behind Chancery (9-11) at York 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jul.
Dark Ruler (IRE) 14-1 (10-0) Steadied start, held up towards rear, ridden and weakened 2f out, last of 7, 20l behind Save The Bees (9-8) at Carlisle 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Spes Nostra 15-2 (9-11) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, soon weakened, 6th of 7, 8l behind Morocco (9-6) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jul.
High Resolution 16-1 (9-7) Behind, headway over 1f out, never on terms, 6th of 12, 9l behind Hot Rod Mamma (9-11) at Carlisle 1m Ladies Handicap (0-85) (4yo+) (4) gs.
Royal Straight 8-1 (9-6) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace, 5th of 8, 6l behind Ralphy Boy (8-13) at Musselburgh 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Wellingrove (IRE) 5-2 (9-5) Tracked leading pair, went 2nd over 3f out, ridden and lost 2nd 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 6, 8l behind Eeny Mac (9-11) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
I'm Super Too (IRE) 7-4fav (9-11) Prominent, went 2nd after 1f, challenged 4f out and taken away from rivals, ridden and hung right from over 2f out, soon beaten, last of 5, 4 1/2l behind Limit Up (9-4) at Hamilton 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jun.
