missed break, outpaced towards rear, stayed on to lead post
towards rear, pushed along 2f out, kept on final furlong
in touch, pushed along halfway, weakened 2f out
tracked leader, ridden 2f out, led inside final furlong, caught post
started slowly, chased leaders, led briefly approaching final furlong, kept on same pace
with leaders, pushed along 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
soon driven in rear, behind from halfway
tracked leaders, effort over 1f out, stayed on
Provided he settles better this time around then Sloop Johnb is worth another chance here, while What A Fella and Port Ronan can also go well. Ths Richard Fahey-trained selection was runner-up on his Redcar debut in May, but has not been seen since being unruly in the stalls and ruining his own chances when back there a few days later. Hopefully his trainer will have had him practicing at home and if so, then the form of his debut run entitles him to be the pick with improvement likely. What A Fella caught a tartar in South Central here last time, and while the winner was in a race of his own, Anne Duffield's colt beat everything else that day. Admittedly it was nothing to get too carried away about, but at least he is well and handles the track, so he can probably make the frame again. Port Ronan tries softer ground for the first time and has shown fair form in three Doncaster maidens so far. With a US dirt-running sire he will hopefully handle this slower ground and can get involved. Suzie Quw is bred to sprint and hails from an in-form yard, so don't discount her, while Laahig is another newcomer to keep an eye on in the market, but preference today is for Sloop Johnb.
Laahig Medicean colt, half-brother to numerous winners from 6f-1m including useful 7f & 1m winner Lodge Keeper.
Blue Dagger (IRE) Daggers Drawn gelding, half-brother to several winning sprinters.
Port Ronan (USA) 33-1 (9-0) Led, was ridden and headed 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 12, 5l behind Fareer (9-3) at Doncaster 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) gf.
Sloop Johnb 13-8fav (9-3) Dwelt, soon in touch, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 6th of 15, 7l behind Lucky Leigh (8-12) at Redcar 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) gf in May.
Tori's Secret (IRE) Tillerman gelding out of a moderate racemare.
Captain Cromby (IRE) 25-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, weakened 2f out, last of 6, 21l behind Prize Point (8-13) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf.
Dispol Grand (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Took keen hold and held up behind leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 7th of 14, 10l behind Tagula Breeze (9-3) at Redcar 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf.
Iorek Byrnison Auction House colt, half-brother to several winning sprinters.
What A Fella 14-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, outpaced towards rear, stayed on final furlong, chased winner inside final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 11, 13l behind South Central (9-3) at Carlisle 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) gd.
Suzie Quw Bahamian Bounty filly out of winning sprinter Bonkers.
Pennine Rose Reel Buddy filly, half-sister to winning sprinters Dazzling Bay and Stephanie's Mind.
Bubbly Baby 25-1 (8-12) Always rear division, 11th of 14, 26l behind Tagula Breeze (9-3) at Redcar 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf.
Phonsie (IRE) Fath colt out of 5f & 7f winner Barriance.
