Racecards
15:15 Doncaster
Weatherbys Bank Summer Cup (Handicap) (Class D) (Class D)
- 15 Runners
- Distance: 1m 2f 60y
- Going: Good to Firm
Solo Flight
56- Form 0206-26
- Age 7
- Weight 10-0
- Trainer H Morrison
- Jockey L Fletcher
in touch, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
- Form 001360
- Age 5
- Weight 9-13
- Trainer W J Musson
- Jockey G Carter
held up, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong
- Form 133010
- Age 8
- Weight 9-12
- Trainer E J Alston
- Jockey D Allan
mid-division, ridden 4f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 0-00213
- Age 4
- Weight 9-6
- Trainer R C Guest
- Jockey Tony Culhane
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
- Form 225206
- Age 5
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer D Nicholls
- Jockey Michael Hills
slowly into stride, behind, headway over 2f out, staying on when not clear run over 1f out and inside final furlong, not recover
- Form 15-3302
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey J Fanning
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 135010
- Age 7
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer Ian Williams
- Jockey Johnny Murtagh
behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, staying on when not much room inside final furlong, never dangerous
Go Tech
22- Form 062460
- Age 4
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey Graham Gibbons
keen, in touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong
- Form 630105
- Age 4
- Weight 9-1
- Trainer Miss A Stokell
- Jockey Ann Stokell
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
- Form 6-23006
- Age 3
- Weight 9-1
held up, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never reach leaders
- Form 624215
- Age 5
- Weight 9-1
- Trainer R A Fahey
- Jockey T Hamilton
keen, tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 2f out, ran on
- Form 202321
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer R M Beckett
- Jockey M Dwyer
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, no extra inside final furlong
- Form 005-005
- Age 3
- Weight 8-13
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey S Chin
prominent, ridden and every chance over 2f out, ran on
- Form 425232
- Age 5
- Weight 8-0
mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong
In depth
Verdict
Top weight may not be enough to stop Solo Flight on ground that will suit and he is fancied to lead them home; possibly with Rondelet and Opening Ceremony giving him the most to do. That said, a bold bid form Tedsdale Mac cannot be ruled out as he is holding his form really well and he could easily sneak into the frame if he runs his usual race. Les Arcs is another to monitor for signs of support as he is in good form at present and looks worth another try over this tip. However, he would not want the ground to be too fast and he may have to settle for a minor role. Krugerrand will find this an easier assignment than the one he faced on the first day at Goodwood and should appreciate the ease in grade. He has been hard to win with and looks weighted up to his best. The same comments apply to Intricate Web, who has a habit of popping in when least expected. However, they may all find Solo Flight too determined a character to deal with as he returns to a track that has brought the best out of him in the past. The Hughie Morrison yard could hardly be in better shape at the moment and a bold bid is anticipated from Solo Flight, whose rider's claim should ease the burden slightly as things unfold.