led until over 3f out, soon rallied, weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, some late headway, never dangerous
tracked leaders, lost place 3f out
mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon driven to challenge, chased winner inside final furlong, kept on well
slowly into stride, held up in rear, never a factor
in touch, smooth headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
steadied start, held up in rear, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, headway over 2f out, chased leaders approaching final furlong, never a threat
dwelt, driven forward and soon keen in touch, smooth headway on inside over 3f out, led over 2f out, hung right approaching final furlong, ran on well
pulled hard, tracked leader, led over 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong
Iberica Road dead-heated last time and has done well since joining Grant Tuer but this represents a better contest than those he's been contesting. Indigo Princess has a chance at her best but the likes of Arithmetic and Castle Talbot, both solid and consistent at this level, appeal as stronger options. However, TRANSMITTING has fair maiden form in the book from his time with Sir Michael Stoute and hasn't run at all badly in three handicap starts for Ed Vaughan, notably when runner-up to Berrahri at Epsom last time in a better race. Finley Marsh is booked and a competitive run is envisaged with both trip and ground fine.
Iberica Road (USA) 7-2 (9-2) Slowly into stride, driven forward to lead, strongly challenged throughout final furlong, joined post, won at Beverley 7f stks (6) gf in Jul beating Chiswick Bey (9-7), 9 ran.
Indigo Princess 9-2 (9-7) Raced wide in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 10, 12 1/4l behind Whitkirk (9-6) at Nottingham 1m hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Arithmetic (IRE) 5-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders in 4th, headway to chase front pair over 3f out, lost place 2f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 8 1/4l behind Punkawallah (9-0) at Haydock 1m 2f hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Castle Talbot (IRE) 8-1 (10-0) Keen, held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 4th of 9, 2 3/4l behind Chunkyfunkymonkey (8-8) at Yarmouth 1m 2f hcp (6) gd in Jun.
Karam Albaari (IRE) 25-1 (9-7) Held up towards rear, headway over 5f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 14, 20 3/4l behind Golly Miss Molly (9-4) at Kempton 2m hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Transmitting 3-1 (8-12) Towards rear, headway 3f out, chased winner over 2f out, kept on and always well held, 2nd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Berrahri (9-7) at Epsom 1m 2f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Harry Holland 80-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 12, 21 1/2l behind The Yellow Bus (9-9) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (5) pol in Jul.
Zaria 10-1 (8-9) Led main group until 3f out, soon ridden and remained prominent, kept on in 3rd and one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Heartstone (9-10) at Chepstow 1m hcp fll (5) gf in Jul.
Champagne Rules 12-1 (10-9) Held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 12, 15 3/4l behind Filament Of Gold (10-13) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in May.
Touch The Clouds 20-1 (8-7) Keen towards rear, headway over 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 12, 6 1/4l behind Tyrsal (9-3) at Leicester 1m 4f hcp (6) gd in Jul.
