prominent, driven along 2f out, ridden and every chance approaching final furlong, no extra inside
chased leaders, was ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
chased leaders, not much room and hampered over 2f out, not recover
prominent 3f
led, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, headed approaching final furlong, stayed on same pace inside
held up, pushed along halfway, headway over 1f out, led approaching final furlong, driven out
mid-division, headway over 1f out, ridden and no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
held up, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest at finish
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace until weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, never a factor
prominent, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
behind, soon chased along, some late edgeway, never near to challenge
towards rear, driven along halfway, effort over 1f out, no impression
never better than mid-division
The Tatling gets the confident vote in the King's Stand Stakes with Var, Avonbridge, Boogie Street and Celtic Mill rated as the main dangers. The selection won this race last year when beating Cape of Good Hope and according to his trainer Milton Bradley he is as good as ever going into this year's race. He was a little disappointing last time at Sandown when fifth behind Celtic Mill in the Temple Stakes, but his trainer blamed himself for that defeat saying that he had not done enough work with him and he wasn't ready to do himself justice. He travelled well but just ran out of steam in the closing stages that day, but he should be spot-on for this and he will take plenty of beating. Cape of Good Hope is a high class sprinter who is equally at home over the minimum trip or 6f. He is ultra-consistent but he does look to have a little to find today to reverse last year's placings with our selection. Var finished behind The Tatling in the Temple Stakes but clearly needed the outing on his seasonal reappearance. He is sure to benefit from that run and there was little between them when they met at Longchamp and Newbury last year, so he is certainly respected. Avonbridge had Celtic Mill behind him when winning at Newmarket back in April. They are both capable of going well here today but the likelihood is that they will be outclassed in this company. Granted Celtic Mill beat The Tatling last time but as Milton Bradley's charge needed the run that day, it will be a big surprise to us if he is able to do so again today. Boogie Street was sixth in this race last year so he is not without a chance, but he lacks the speed of some of his rivals and we are happy to return to The Tatling who looks the one to be with once again.
Cape of Good Hope (9-0) Settled 3rd, headway turn, ran on strongly, 3rd of 14, 4l behind Silent Witness (9-0) at Sha Tin 6f in Apr.
Var (USA) 10-1 (9-11) Soon crossed over from low draw to press leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 8th of 13, 5l behind Celtic Mill (9-4) at Sandown 5f Grp 2 (1) gf in May.
Celtic Mill 16-1 (9-4) Made virtually all, hard pressed final furlong, just held on, all out, won at Sandown 5f Grp 2 (1) gf in May beating Orientor (9-4) by a shd, 13 ran.
Benbaun (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind The Trader (9-2) at Chantilly 5f Grp 2 (1) gd.
Boogie Street 5-2fav (9-3) Tracked leaders going well, headway over 1f out, pushed along and ran on to lead final 75 yards, cleverly, won at Goodwood 5f lst stk (1) gd in May beating Jimmy Ryan (9-3) by a nk, 8 ran.
Chineur (FR) 3-1fav (9-2) Held up, rapid headway to lead final furlong, ran on strongly, won at Longchamp 5f Grp 3 (1) sft in May beating Miss Emma (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Fayr Jag (IRE) 33-1 (9-11) Always in rear, 12th of 13, 11l behind Celtic Mill (9-4) at Sandown 5f Grp 2 (1) gf in May.
Mighty Beau (USA) 2-1 (8-9) Pressed leaders, led stretch, driving finish, won at Churchill Downs 5f Grp 3 std in May beating Chosen Chief (8-7) by 3l, 11 ran.
Moss Vale (IRE) 2-1fav (9-6) Held up, 6th when switched right 2f out, led over 1f out, strongly pressed final furlong, headed close home, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Moon Unit (9-3) at Curragh 6f Grp 3 (1) gd in May.
Night Prospector 33-1 (9-3) With leaders, driven to lead over 1f out, headed and not quicken inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 1/2l behind Whistler (8-10) at Goodwood 5f hcp (2) gs in May.
Orientor 16-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, headway 2f out, switched left inside final furlong, ran on strongly towards finish, just failed, 2nd of 13, shd behind Celtic Mill (9-4) at Sandown 5f Grp 2 (1) gf in May.
Striking Ambition 4-1fav (9-2) Led towards far side, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon weakened, 6th of 11, 3l behind The Kiddykid (9-2) at York 6f Grp 2 (1) sft in May.
Texas Gold 20-1 (9-2) Prominent, effort 2f out, no extra over 1f out, one pace, 6th of 20, 3 1/2l behind Fire Up The Band (9-9) at Epsom 5f hcp (2) gd.
The Tatling (IRE) 6-1 (9-8) Tracked leaders, effort to chase winner over 1f out, every chance final furlong, faded towards finish, 5th of 13, 1l behind Celtic Mill (9-4) at Sandown 5f Grp 2 (1) gf in May.
Distinctly Game (8-6) In touch, prominent half way, no extra from 1f out, 6th of 11, 2 1/2l behind The Trader (9-2) at Chantilly 5f Grp 2 (1) gd.
Tournedos (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Always behind, weakened over 1f out, last of 7, 18l behind Camacho (8-11) at Haydock 6f 3yo lst stk (1) gf in May.
Avonbridge 7-4fav (9-2) Held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, ran on, took 3rd near finish, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind The Trader (9-2) at Chantilly 5f Grp 2 (1) gd.
Mornin Reserves 25-1 (8-10) Led to halfway, weakened quickly 2f out, 8th of 9, 14l behind If Paradise (8-7) at Newbury 5f hcp (2) gs in Apr.
