mid-division, headway 3f out, soon ridden to chase leaders, kept on same pace, no impression final furlong
held up behind, driven 3f out, never on terms
slowly into stride, behind, outpaced over 3f out, ridden 2f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong to take 2nd near finish, no impression with winner
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, effort and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
in touch on inside, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place and behind
in touch, ridden and effort on inside 2f out, every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
chased leader, ridden 2f out, lost place 1f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never on terms
mid-division, not clear run and switched right 2f out, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well
led, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace
behind, ridden over 2f out, stayed on into mid-division inside final furlong, never nearer
held up behind, outpaced 3f out, never able to challenge
Common Touch is the only course winner in the line-up having gained all three victories on the track though not over today's trip and his best form has been over 7f. Levitate was brought with a late run by Willie Twiston-Davies to land the Carlisle Bell narrowly from Toto Skyllachy and Silvery Moon. The latter is penalised for a subsequent victory at Ayr but all three can be given a chance in this ultra-competitive heat. Ginger Jack ran very well at Sandown last time where he didn't quite last out the 1m2f and he's better over today's trip while Oratory is in top form, though a 7lb rise for landing a Class 5 handicap at Ayr looks harsh. Vito Volterra benefited from a smart ride when making all at Pontefract and is unlikely to be given a soft lead here and, though Mark Johnston won this with a three-year-old in 2010, Assizes will need to improve on what he's shown to date. ANDERIEGO stepped up to a mile at Doncaster a fortnight ago and produced his best run since joining David O'Meara when runner-up to Eastward Ho. This is tougher but there may be some more improvement in him and Kieren Fallon is a positive booking so he's handed the vote.
Common Touch (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, staying on same pace and held when hampered over 1f out, eased, 25th of 30, 22l behind Prince Of Johanne (9-3) at Royal Ascot 1m hcp (2) gd in Jun.
Tiger Reigns 5-1 (9-0) In touch in 4th, ridden to chase leadedrs over 1f out, kept on, 5th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Don't Call Me (8-10) at Ayr 1m hcp 105 (2) sft in Sep.
Levitate 18-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, headway near side over 1f out, switched left and squeezed through inside final furlong, stayed on to lead post, won at Carlisle 1m hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Jun beating Toto Skyllachy (9-8) by shd, 15 ran.
Silvery Moon (IRE) 2-1fav (9-12) Chased leaders in 5th, headway to challenge 3f out, led 2f out, idled inside final furlong, driven out, won at Ayr 1m hcp 0-85 (4) sft beating Prophesy (8-9) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
Fighter Boy (IRE) 50-1 (9-6) Held up, ridden 3f out, no impression, 9th of 11, 36l behind Swiftly Done (9-1) at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-105 (2) hvy in Jun.
Toto Skyllachy 14-1 (9-8) In touch on outside, good headway on wide outside to chase leaders 3f out, led over 2f out, hard ridden and stayed on inside finalf furlong, caught post, 2nd of 15, shd behind Levitate (9-3) at Carlisle 1m hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Jun.
Ginger Jack 20-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, effort going well 3f out, every chance 2f out, ridden and chased winner after, kept on well inside final furlong, always held, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Encke (9-0) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gs.
Oratory (IRE) 5-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, lost place over 5f out, headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Ayr 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun beating Elijah Pepper (9-0) by 1l, 9 ran.
Anderiego (IRE) 6-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, headway and switched to outer over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, just held, 2nd of 11, nk behind Eastward Ho (8-8) at Doncaster 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jun.
Vito Volterra (IRE) 9-4fav (9-12) Made all, ridden clear 2f out, unchallenged, won at Pontefract 1m hcp 0-75 (5) sft beating Honoured (8-2) by 3 1/2l, 9 ran.
Majestic Dream (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Chased leader, pushed along halfway, lost 2nd inside final 2f, weakened final furlong, 5th of 19, 17l behind Sam Nombulist (8-8) at York 7f hcp 0-95 (3) sft in Jun.
Assizes 8-1 (8-6) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 8, 2 3/4l behind Don't Call Me (9-12) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-95 (3) sft.
