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16:20 Doncaster

Derby Day Maiden Auction Stakes (Class E)

  • 13 Runners
  • Distance: 6f
  • Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 14.03s
  • 13 Ran
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1
Silk -

Danesmead (IRE)

4/5

    2
    Silk -

    Alpine Special (IRE)

    33/1

      3
      Silk -

      Riley Boys (IRE)

      33/1

        1(8)
        Silk - Black, White chevron, striped sleeves, quartered cap

        Danesmead (IRE)

        10
        4/5
        • Form 242
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-10

        held up mid-division, headway 2f out, led inside final furlong, ridden out

        2(9)
        Silk - Yellow, Royal Blue epaulets, Royal Blue and Yellow diabolo on sleeves, Yellow cap, Royal Blue star

        Hearthstead Dream

        13/2
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-10

        chased leader, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened

        3(2)
        Silk - PINK and PURPLE check, PINK sleeves, BLACK cap

        Mr Midasman (IRE)

        20/1
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-10

        towards rear, never dangerous

        6(5)
        Silk - Royal Blue and Yellow stripes, checked sleeves, Royal Blue cap

        The Fun Merchant

        16/1
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-10

        held up towards rear, switched left and effort over 1f out, no extra final furlong

        7(15)
        Silk - Black, Black and Red diabolo on sleeves

        Alpine Special (IRE)

        66
        33/1
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-7

        led, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, one pace under pressure

        8(10)
        Silk - BROWN, WHITE sash, WHITE cap

        Knot In Doubt (IRE)

        14
        20/1
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-7

        mid-division, ridden halfway, no impression when hampered over 1f out, soon weakened

        9(4)
        Silk - Red, Black epaulets, Red and White striped sleeves, Red cap, White star

        Listen To Reason (IRE)

        9/2
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-7

        chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong

        10(12)
        Silk - Maroon, Grey diamond and sleeves

        Lord Baskerville

        7/1
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-7

        slowly into stride, pulled hard in rear, pushed along and headway 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong

        11(13)
        Silk - White, Dark Blue stripe, White sleeves, Dark Blue seams, Dark Blue cap

        Reversionary

        22
        50/1
        • Form 056
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-7

        missed break, soon behind

        12(14)
        Silk - Red, White stars, striped sleeves, White cap

        Riley Boys (IRE)

        21
        33/1
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-7

        in touch, ridden 2f out, chance final furlong, kept on same pace

        13(1)
        Silk - Emerald Green and Black diamonds, Yellow sleeves and cap

        Sam The Sorcerer

        50/1
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-7

        missed break, always behind

        14(6)
        Silk - Pink, Purple epaulets, sleeves and star on cap

        First Eclipse (IRE)

        50/1
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-5

        chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

        15(3)
        Silk - WHITE, BLACK epaulets, hooped sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap

        Foxy Diva (IRE)

        33/1
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-2

        chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

        4(7)
        NR

        Neon Blue

        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-10

        Nonrunner

        5(11)
        NR

        Stanhope Forbes (IRE)

        29
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-10

        Withdrawn

        In depth

        Verdict

        Particularly if the market speaks in his favour, The Fun Merchant can make a winning debut, with Danesmead and Hearthstead Dream rated the dangers. The Willie Jarvis-trained selection is a son of Mind Games, cost 28,000gns and comes from a good family. The trainer also tends to do quite well when travelling north for a meeting. Danesmead has respectable juvenile form and looks booked for a place at least, while Mark Johnston runs the debutant Hearthstead Dream. He cost 20,000gns and is a son of Dr Fong, who is doing pretty well with his juveniles this year. With James Given's stable in such good form, a market move for either of his entries would be interesting, although Listen To Reason should appreciate further in time.