dwelt, soon tracking winner, every chance 2f out, no extra final furlong
slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong to go 2nd near finish
in touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace under pressure
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, towards rear, never dangerous
made all, ridden clear final furlong
dwelt, mid-division, pushed along halfway, ridden and one pace final 2f
SWILLY FERRY broke a few hearts when turned over at odds-on last time but we will give him another chance to shine at the main expense of Almadaa, whilst newcomers like Diamond Johnny G and Kyoatee Kilt need respect. Having run well on his debut in the Brocklesby at Doncaster in March, the selection then filled third spot behind Metal Soldier at Chester. He did bump his head in the stalls which may have contributed to that defeat and so we will give him a chance to atone with the step up in trip likely to suit this son of Wiseman's Ferry. The Shuffler has also had two starts and hasn't shown as much promise in runs at Windsor and Salisbury, but the step up in trip looks a good move and he would be interesting with market support. The newcomer Al Khimiya looks the more interesting of the two fillies, whilst Almadaa looks the potential improver after a race at York on debut that hinted only mildly at promise. This however looks much easier and the experience of the race won't have been lost on him. Amno Dancer and Dashing Doc look the type to do better at three over longer trips, so of more interest may be Diamond Johnny G who represents a stable that can produce precocious juveniles and his dam was a sprint winner at two in the US. Any support for Kyoatee Kilt would be of interest for a yard with a good crop of two-year-old's this season, however it is Swilly Ferry who is taken to get off the mark at the third time of asking.
Almadaa 7-1 (9-3) Went left start, held up towards rear and took keen hold, headway over 2f out, edged right over 1f out, soon weakened, 9th of 10, 18l behind No Hubris (9-3) at York 6f 2yo mdn (3) gd in May.
Amno Dancer (IRE) Namid colt out of Special Dancer.
Dashing Doc (IRE) Dr Fong colt out of Dashiba.
Diamond Johnny G (USA) Omega Code colt out of My Dancin Girl.
Dubai Miracle (USA) Consolidator colt out of East Cape.
Kyoatee Kilt Kyllachy colt out of Oatey.
New Den Piccolo colt out of Den's-joy.
Rodrigo De Freitas (IRE) Captain Rio colt out of Brazilian Sun.
Swilly Ferry (USA) 4-7fav (9-3) Bumped start, prominent, edged left and led over 1f out, soon ridden, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 11, 2 1/4l behind Metal Soldier (9-3) at Chester 5f 2yo mdn (3) gf in May.
The Shuffler 12-1 (9-3) In touch, going well 2f out, found nil when ridden over 1f out, 4th of 9, 6l behind Sir Parky (9-3) at Salisbury 5f 2yo mdn (4) gf in May.
Al Khimiya (IRE) Van Nistelrooy filly out of Golden Flyer.
China Bay 11-2 (8-4) Outpaced, always behind, 6th of 7, 12l behind Shark Man (8-6) at Wolverhampton 5f 2yo mdn auc stks (5) pol in Apr.
