prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
always towards rear
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
prominent, ridden over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on one pace
in touch, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
always towards rear
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
went right start, soon outpaced, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
dwelt, always behind, ridden halfway, some late headway
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on well
The day's feature event can go to The Tatling ahead of Bond City, Tournedos and River Falcon in a wide-open renewal. There are plenty of exposed speedsters in opposition here, including Milton Bradley's 10-year-old The Tatling, who showed that there was life in the old dog yet when scoring over the course-and-distance last month, with River Falcon right behind. The latter had finished a place ahead of him the time before at Newbury, so it is fair to say that the selection has really come to himself now, and although River Falcon is 2lb better off for a head, he would prefer more juice in the ground , and has a poor draw to boot, with The Tatling in contrast housed perfectly in 13. Tournedos was a Group winner a few years ago, and has yet to show his form since joining Dandy Nicholls, but he is on a decent mark, unlike last year's winner and stablemate Handsome Cross who has it to do. Bond City will have his supporters after enduring an unlucky passage behind Hogmaneigh in the Dash at Epsom last week. Down the field in this last year when trained by Bryan Smart, he too has a good draw and can enjoy the services of apprentice Neil Brown who can claim 7lb here. All in all, it promises to be a thrilling finish in which The Tatling is taken to last home.
Nota Bene 33-1 (8-13) Raced centre, tracked leader, ridden and effort over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 12th of 22, 5l behind Dandy Man (8-4) at Newmarket 5f Grp 3 (1) gf in May '06.
Fonthill Road (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Behind, ridden and outpaced halfway, switched left well over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 7th of 17, 3l behind Amadeus Wolf (9-2) at York 6f Grp 2 (1) gd in May.
Bond City (IRE) 6-1jt-fav (9-6) Mid-division, effort over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 7th of 18, 2l behind Hogmaneigh (9-1) at Epsom 5f hcap (2) gd.
Celtic Mill 12-1 (8-13) Prominent, ridden and every chance 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 2l behind Tax Free (8-13) at Newmarket 5f Grp 3 (1) gf in May.
The Tatling (IRE) 5-2fav (8-12) Held up, headway to challenge inside last, shaken up to lead close home, comfortably, won at Musselburgh 5f stk (2) gf in May beating River Falcon (8-12) by a hd, 8 ran.
Orientor 16-1 (9-10) Held up, ridden over 1f out, never going pace to trouble leaders, 5th of 6, 6l behind Sierra Vista (9-7) at Haydock 5f hcap (2) gf in May.
Fantasy Believer 25-1 (9-10) Mid-division, effort and edged left from 2f out, soon ridden, went 2nd briefly 1f out, continued to hang left, unable to quicken after, 4th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Song of Passion (9-0) at Epsom 6f hcap (2) gd.
River Falcon 4-1 (9-4) Broke well, lost place over 3f out, headway 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, no impression, 2nd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Sierra Vista (9-7) at Haydock 5f hcap (2) gf in May.
Tournedos (IRE) 25-1 (9-7) Led, ridden and headed inside final 2f, chased winner to entering final furlong, weakened, 9th of 16, 7l behind Song of Passion (9-0) at Epsom 6f hcap (2) gd.
Fullandby (IRE) 10-1 (8-9) Raced on outer of centre group, held up, headway from 3f out, chased winner over 1f out, no impression, lost 2nd well inside final furlong, 3rd of 28, 5l behind Wise Dennis (8-12) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gd in May.
Magic Glade 7-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 1 1/2l behind Rowe Park (8-6) at Goodwood 5f hcap (2) gd in May.
Harry Up 16-1 (9-0) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, not much room and hampered when weakening inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 3l behind Magic Glade (8-11) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in May.
Handsome Cross (IRE) 14-1 (8-7) In touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression and gradually weakened, 11th of 18, 5l behind Hogmaneigh (9-1) at Epsom 5f hcap (2) gd.
Spanish Ace 11-2 (9-9) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 9, 5l behind Matuza (9-6) at Bath 6f hcap (4) gd.
Geojimali 9-1 (8-5) Always towards rear, 16th of 21, 11l behind Zidane (8-12) at Ascot 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in May.
Bluebok 5-1fav (8-0) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Rowe Park (8-6) at Goodwood 5f hcap (2) gd in May.
Aegean Dancer 7-2 (8-12) Chased leaders stands' side, driven over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 8th of 20, 2 1/2l behind Colorus (8-5) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in May.
