in rear, pushed along halfway, never nearer
tracked leaders, chased leader 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on
mid-division, ridden and headway to 3rd over 1f out, no impression, final furlong
led at strong pace, clear 7f out, joined 5f out, ridden 4 lengths over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on gamely
mid-division, headway to track leaders 6f out, joined leader 5f out, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden 4f out, never dangerous
slowly into stride, always in rear
slowly into stride, always in rear
There is plenty to recommend TANTO FAZ and he is taken to get the better of I'm In The Pink and Norwegian Dancer. The selection returns to the level after a fruitful spell over hurdles and on the pick of his flat form he would have a big chance here. He remains on a fair mark and he has a decent draw so he ticks plenty of boxes. I'm In The Pink wasn't beaten far here last time and if Paktolos goes well in the previous race, then that would give the form a boost, although he is arguably better with cut in the ground. Norwegian Dancer has won over the course and distance and he went close here earlier in the month when he chased home Thin Red Line. He was returning from a break that day so he should come on for the outing. Prince Of Johanne has to be respected from the plum draw, especially as he has trip and ground to suit. Bullet Man and Kidlat are others worthy of a mention at bigger prices, but the vote is given to Tanto Faz.
Prince Of Johanne (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, pushed along 4f out, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on to chase winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Ahlawy (8-8) at Haydock 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Paquerettza (FR) 17-2 (8-12) Towards rear of mid-division, not much room after 2f, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on well under pressure on outside final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 12, 6l behind Thin Red Line (9-1) at Chester 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gs.
Norwegian Dancer (UAE) 8-1 (8-10) Raced keenly, tracked leader, led over 2f out, soon hard pressed, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on, not pace of winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Thin Red Line (9-1) at Chester 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gs.
Kidlat 8-1 (8-7) Close up in 5th, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 10, 14l behind Ezdeyaad (8-10) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Bullet Man (USA) 5-1 (8-10) Held up in touch, hard ridden over 2f out, soon one pace, 5th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Oneofapear (8-11) at Ripon 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Geneva Geyser (GER) 33-1 (9-7) Mid-division, driven and outpaced 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 16th of 17, 31l behind Deauville Flyer (9-2) at York 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Bagutta Sun 20-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, every chance over 1f out, kept on well, last of 7, 25l behind Spirit Of Sharjah (9-2) at Leicester 7f Listed stks (1) gf in Apr.
I'm In The Pink (FR) 11-1 (8-7) Steadied in rear, headway over 2f out, soon ridden to challenge, not pace of winner, 2nd of 10, 1 3/4l behind Jedi (9-4) at Chester 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Dragon Slayer (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Very slowly away, always in rear, 13th of 14, 19l behind Bourne (9-2) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Tanto Faz (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) In rear, ridden over 2f out, never near leaders, 7th of 12, 7l behind Thin Red Line (9-2) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Oct.
