chased leaders, driven and every chance 1f out, no extra towards finish
broke well, steadied rear, switched left half way, not clear run from over 1f out until switched left inside final furlong, stayed on, rider dropped rein briefly towards finish
close up on rail, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
soon crossed over to lead on stands side rail, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
chased leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened quickly final furlong
slowly into stride, held up, headway and in touch on outer halfway, not clear run over 1f out, switched right to rails, gap appeared, quickened, ran on to lead final 100 yards
in touch, pushed along half way, weakened inside final 2f
held up in rear, not clear run from 2f out until inside final furlong, ran on after, not able to recover
in touch, effort on outside over 1f out, driven to take narrow lead entering final furlong, headed and not pace of winner final 100 yards, kept on
chased leaders on outer, ridden halfway, weakened a hung left 2f out
A wide open sprint handicap greets us here and the minimum trip has proved to be THE TATLING's optimum distance in the latter years of his career and with the old-timer in such good form we side with him to land the 14th success of his career ahead of Olynard while Ebraam looks value for each-way backers. A winner over his preferred trip a Bath last time the pick confirmed his recent resurgence isn't over yet and with the ground likely to suit he should go close off a mark lower than the last time in scored in this company. Olynard was also successful last time but with a mark rise and ground which he isn't guaranteed to act on we are happy to oppose him. Ebraam was a winner when eight pounds worse off in February and although his best from is on the polytrack he has won on turf and at the forecast odds he looks value to get into the places. Bertoliver was expected to go one better than he did last time and at least should be in the picture again here but he may have to settle for second best again behind The Tatling.
The Jobber (IRE) 16-1 (8-0) Outpaced towards rear, headway towards stand rail over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no danger, 11th of 19, 4l behind Judge 'n Jury (9-1) at Ascot 5f hcap (2) gf in Jul.
Ebraam (USA) 11-1 (8-13) Broke well, soon settled in mid-division, staying on when short of room inside final furlong, not recover, 11th of 14, 4l behind Canadian Danehill (9-10) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Jul.
Wotashirtfull (IRE) 14-1 (8-2) Dwelt, soon close up, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 18, 8l behind Indian Trail (8-2) at Epsom Downs 5f hcap (2) gd in Jun.
Dazed And Amazed 33-1 (8-12) Raced far side, held up, no chance final 2f, 22nd of 23, 8l behind Blue Jack (9-6) at Goodwood 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gs in Jul.
Bertoliver 4-1fav (9-5) Chased leaders, challenged 2f out, slight lead just over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, not quicken, 2nd of 8, 1l behind Rocker (8-13) at Epsom Downs 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jul.
The Tatling (IRE) 5-4fav (9-6) Held up, headway 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Bath 5f clm stks (6) gd in Jul beating Diane's Choice (8-9) by 2l, 8 ran.
Ivory Silk 11-4fav (9-6) Chased winner, under pressure over 2f out, kept on same pace, last of 10, 9l behind Mandurah (9-12) at Ascot 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jul.
Even Bolder 33-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, soon under pressure, never trouble leaders, 3rd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Mandurah (9-12) at Ascot 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jul.
Kingswinford (IRE) 15-2 (9-3) Towards rear, headway over 1f out one pace, 4th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Ursula (9-1) at Doncaster 6f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Jul.
Robin The Till 7-1 (9-7) Chased leaders far side group, went 2nd in that group over 1f out, kept on, 4th of 14, 3l behind Bold Ring (8-7) at Nottingham 6f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jul.
Olynard (IRE) 9-1 (9-4) Pulled hard early, chased leaders on outside, ridden to challenge, hung right approaching final furlong, led inside final furlong, driven, ran on well, won at Windsor 6f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jul beating Hand Painted (8-9) by 1 3/4l, 12 ran.
Elhamri 14-1 (9-9) Outpaced, always behind, 9th of 10, 10l behind Blue Jack (9-9) at Windsor 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jul.
