tracked winner, effort over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
held up last, headway over 1f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong
set steady pace, quickened pace over 2f out, ran on strongly
A fascinating renewal of this Group 3 contest can go to the progressive Tarjman, who has shaped as if the step up to a mile will help him overcome his tendency to hit traffic problems that have blighted his chances in a couple of his previous races this term. However, the Alec Stewart-trained three-year-old only edges the vote over Kalaman on the grounds of value today and is a far from confident choice. Kalaman is a genuine group class performer, who possesses a devastating turn of foot when he is on song. But he is on a retrieval mission after failing to justify his reputation in the St James's Palace Stakes before again disappointing in the Juddmonte International in August. He has too much to prove for a large investment at likely skinny odds. Muqbil has also got to be considered on his Greenham Stakes form and will be dangerous to rule out without serious consideration. He bounced back to something like his best at Goodwood last time and if he copes with the dip he is no forlorn hope to fill the forecast slot today. However, Tarjman has the ability to quicken at the end of his races and the step up to this distance could see him come of age here.
