held up in touch in centre, effort 2f out, soon beaten
prominent on stands side, ridden to chase winner 1f out, no extra
soon pushed along towards rear in centre, headway over 2f out, hard ridden and strong run inside final furlong, led line
led centre group until over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened well over 1f out
chased leaders in centre, effort 2f out, weakened 1f out
prominent in centre, ridden 3f out, soon beaten
tracked leaders in centre, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
tracked leaders in centre, led over 3f out, ridden 1f out, caught line
soon driven along towards rear on stands side, never dangerous
held up in centre, headway over 2f out, ridden to dispute 2nd entering final furlong, no extra
A tough handicap to call here for punters with very little between many of the leading lights but the principals look to be The Tatling, Diane's Choice and Ajigolo and the tentative nomination is given to The Tatling. The selection was a fair fifth behind Indian Trail last time out. That horse has since franked the form under a penalty and from a good draw he looks the one to be on. Diane's Choice rates the main danger as he beat Viking Spirit last time out,. However that was on the all-weather and his form on turf leaves him with a little to find with the principals. Ajigolo has dropped to a handy mark and shaped as if returning to form when fourth behind One More Round. His yard are in top form and he should be watched in the market. Esteem Machine is in the form of his life at present but his best form is over further. Of the others Dinggan is another that looks on a handy mark and could go well at a price but for the winner we return to The Tatling who is facing his easiest task for a while.
The Tatling (IRE) 11-1 (9-3) Dwelt, in rear, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 15, 2 1/2l behind Indian Trail (8-13) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Baron's Pit 22-1 (9-10) Raced stand's side, tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Giganticus (9-11) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-105 (2) frm in Aug.
Mac Gille Eoin 9-4 (9-4) Pressed leader until over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Edge Closer (9-4) at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp (3) pol in Aug.
Padrao Lima (BRZ) 66-1 (9-10) Raced keenly, tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 14, 6l behind H Harrison (8-11) at Chester 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Aug.
Diane's Choice 14-1 (8-5) Chased clear leader, led over 1f out, driven final furlong, held on, won at Kempton 6f hcp 0-105 (2) pol in Aug beating Viking Spirit (9-7) by a nk, 9 ran.
H Harrison (IRE) 8-1 (7-9) Pushed along to lead, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on, 5th of 15, 3/4l behind Vanderlin (9-1) at Chester 1m hcap (2) gf.
Ajigolo 5-1 (8-13) Held up mid-division, headway halfway, one pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 6l behind One More Round (8-13) at Haydock 6f stk 0-90 (3) gf.
Esteem Machine (USA) 4-1 (9-1) Made all, clear over 1f out, ran on well, won at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Aug beating Nobilissima (8-13) by 2 1/2l, 12 ran.
Mujood 8-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, every chance 2f out, weakening when short of room over 1f out, 9th of 14, 6l behind Golden Dixie (9-6) at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Aug.
Dingaan (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) Held up and off the pace, ran on inside final furlong, not pace to reach leaders, 4th of 9, 1l behind Diane's Choice (8-5) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-105 (2) pol in Aug.
