steadied start, held up in rear, headway far side of group when not clear run over 1f out, soon switched left and ran on inside final furlong, went 3rd final 100 yards
held up towards rear, headway far side of group chasing leaders 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, clear when edged right inside final furlong, ran on well
chased leader, led 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up in touch, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, weakening when struck by rival whip inside final furlong, eased
held up in touch, pushed along over 2f out, never reached leaders and weakened final furlong
chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
steadied start, held up in last pair, not clear run 2f out, headway between horses near side of group over 1f out, kept on into 2nd inside final furlong, never able to challenge
chased leaders, went 2nd and every chance 2f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong, weakened soon after
led 4f, weakened quickly, tailed off
Two sound performances this term confirm THE TIN MAN remains a sprinter of some stature and although he'd prefer a drop or two of the forecast wet stuff, he still sets the standard back into Group 3 level. He's 5lb clear on official ratings with Donjuan Triumphant next best. The Balding charge is a useful performer at and above this level too but he's another for whom softer ground would be advantageous. He rates the main danger. Many expected Khaadem to do better in the Commonwealth Cup on his first venture into Group 1 company but he didn't seem comfortable at any stage. Nevertheless he is progressive and could bounce back and contend along with the improving Snazzy Jazzy. Keystroke is rather enigmatic and German raider, Waldpfad, is hard to assess.
Keystroke 50-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear far side of group, never on terms, 12th of 17, 9l behind Blue Point (9-3) at Ascot 6f Grp 1 stks (1) gf in Jun.
Waldpfad (GER) (9-2) won at Hamburg 6f gd in Jul beating Ambiance (9-2) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Donjuan Triumphant (IRE) 5-2 (9-4) Chased leader, ridden to challenge over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 6, 1 3/4l behind Brando (9-4) at Hamilton 6f stks (2) sft in Jun.
Projection 40-1 (9-3) Held up off the pace towards rear, never on terms, 10th of 17, 8l behind Blue Point (9-3) at Ascot 6f Grp 1 stks (1) gf in Jun.
Snazzy Jazzy (IRE) 11-4 (9-10) Chased leaders, hung right and ran on under pressure inside final furlong, hung left and joined leader post, won at Salisbury 6f lst stks (1) sft in Jun beating Archer's Dream (8-7), 6 ran.
The Tin Man 8-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear, closer 2f out, kept on towards finish, never going pace to get involved, 6th of 17, 4 1/4l behind Blue Point (9-3) at Ascot 6f Grp 1 stks (1) gf in Jun.
Barbill (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Behind stand side, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 20, 1 1/2l behind Pass The Vino (8-4) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Khaadem (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Dwelt in rear, ridden 2f out, never a factor, 7th of 9, 9 3/4l behind Advertise (9-3) at Ascot 6f Grp 1 (1) gs in Jun.
Oxted 20-1 (9-0) Made most, ridden and strongly pressed inside final furlong, headed and no extra final 75 yards, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Khaadem (9-0) at Newbury 6f lst stks (1) gd in May.
Recon Mission (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Made all, driven 2f out, ridden 1f out, stayed on well when hard pressed well inside final furlong, just held on, won at York 6f hcp (2) gs in Jun beating Victory Day (8-9) by hd, 22 ran.
