Redcar races

The rainy weather allowed the ground to be somewhat softened despite the lack of change in the going, it clearly wasn't good, good to firm  in places. There was a double for jockey Jack Mitchell and trainer Roger Varian also had a double. It also saw the first winner for Ben Robinson since losing his claim.

The first race was close with many in the running. Macho Time was the lead narrowly to Dutch Decoy. Tracking was Cruising, Sushi Power, Teasel's Rock and The Mystery Wizard. My Dandy Doc and Inductive were held up. At two furlongs out Dutch Decoy was given a shake whilst Cold Light Of Day, Sushi Power, The Mystery Wizard and Proclaimer were ridden along. With one furlong to go Macho Time edged left but Cruising went to challenge. Headway was made by My Dandy Doc, many at this stage dropped away. In the closing stages of the race Macho Time and My Dandy Doc kept on well, Cruising, Dutch Decoy were both one paced. Yet Macho Time could not be caught, winning by 1 1/2 lengths. Second was Dutch Decoy by 2 lengths and third Cruising.

The 4:30 initially had Kuwait Station lead with Creek Island not far off the pace and Jupiter Road tracking the leaders. Midfield was Edaraat and Zip while One To Go and Double Honour both dwelt. The pace was rather steady. Two furlongs out had Edaraat short for room, being switched and going on well. Zip, Jupiter Road and Double Honour were being pushed along. One furlong to go One To Go was challenging Creek Island for the lead. Kuwait Station was headed. In the final furlong Edaraat took the lead from One To Go who briefly led but Creek Island and Kuwait Station couldn't give any more. First was Edaraat by 1/2 length, second was One To Go by 3 1/4 lengths, third was Creek Island by 1 1/4 lengths.

On a more negative note: I was not able to do a blog from Pontefract on the last day of the Go Racing in Yorkshire summer festival, due to not being allowed in. This was despite the owners having left us badges and the attitude we were met with was pure arrogance. Therefore for the foreseeable future, there will be no blogs from Pontefract.