tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, kept on, never troubled leaders
led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened soon after
held up in rear, pushed along 2f out, short for room 1f out, lost position, switched left and stayed on final furlong, never dangerous
in rear, pushed along 2f out, steady headway 1f out, kept on
mid-division, pushed along 3f out, headway over 1f out, led 1f out, just held on
awkward start, took keen hold, chased leader, headway over 1f out, no extra final furlong
mid-division, pushed along and switched right 2f out, steady headway 1f out, kept on well close home, just denied
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, weakened soon after
IRV has been contesting competitive handicaps with credit, notably on the Knavesmire the last twice. Partnered by Aiden Brookes on all starts this term, the combination makes appeal, especially as his rating has been left untouched by the assessor. First-time cheekpieces are also applied to the Hammond gelding. Lexington Warfare has progressed with each start this term and the booking of Mollie Phillips for Richard Fahey takes the eye. Aoife's Joy has been on the heels of the placed horses in large fields on three of four starts this season and can trouble the best of these off an attractive mark. Little Ted is an each-way player after an improved run latest.
Irv (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Midfield, ridden 2f out, headway 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, 4th of 19, 2l behind Challet (8-13) at York 1m hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Los Camachos (IRE) 80-1 (10-0) Led, pushed along over 2f out, headed 2f out, weakened soon after, last of 16, 14 1/2l behind My Thought (9-3) at Thirsk 7f hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Lexington Warfare (IRE) 6-1 (9-13) Dropped in rear, headway going well over 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, ran on well into second final furlong, 2nd of 13, 2 3/4l behind Under Fox (8-10) at Newcastle 1m hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Mustaqbal (IRE) 33-1 (9-1) Close up, took keen hold, travelled strongly over 2f out, pushed along and ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 9, 17l behind Bucephalus (9-7) at Pontefract 1m hcp (5) sft in May.
Aoife's Joy (IRE) 5-1 (10-1) Close-up, pushed after 3f out, ridden and led after 2f out, headed inside final furlong and faded late on, 5th of 14, 3 1/4l behind Shining Aitch (10-7) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp (6) gd in Jul.
Little Ted 16-1 (8-12) Close up, pushed along 2f out, ridden entering final furlong, kept on one pace, 3rd of 9, 2 3/4l behind Arranmore (9-3) at Carlisle 1m hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Captain Corelli (IRE) 11-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, not much room over 2f out or over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 5 1/2l behind Deolali (9-8) at Newcastle 7f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Rock Warbler (IRE) 22-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, not much room and lost place over 7f out, effort over 2f out, no impression, 6th of 13, 8 1/2l behind Antagonize (9-11) at Hamilton 1m hcp (6) gd in Jul.