RACE REPORT

Gilbey Bros Silver Microphone Conditions Stakes, Doncaster, 1m 2½f, £11,600, g/f

1st

 Big Bad Bob

7/2

9.2

2nd

 Red Fort

 5/6f

9.2

3rd

Bayberry

 16/1

8.11

Distances: ¾, nk

Time: 2m 8.69s

Ran: 6

Trainer: J L Dunlop

Jockey: L Dettori

Owner: Windflower Overseas Holdings

 A tricky conditions race with significant doubts about the current effectiveness of several of the field, and this is unlikely to prove a reliable guide to their merits as the result owed plenty to a very canny run from Frankie Dettori. His mount Big Bad Bob is capable of very smart form when allowed his own way, which his rider ensured as he sent him to the front and gradually eased him clear so the colt was 5l clear at half way and held that advantage to the 3f pole. His rivals tried to close from that point but Dettori had judged it well and he was just far enough clear top hold on. Big Bad Bob was favoured by the weights here and his poor effort last time - when allowed a similarly free run in front - illustrates his inconsistency but he is capable on his day.

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