15:50 Ripon

Saturday 18 August 2018

All13:3014:0514:4015:1515:5016:2517:00

British Stallion Studs E.B.F. Fillies' Handicap

Off time: 15:50 | Winning time: 2m 1.96s

(6)

Solar Gold²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: L Morris| T: C Hills| OR: 79

4/1

Ran well in her first two maidens but has failed to build on that in next two. Was dropped from a mile to 7f last start and now takes big step up in trip on handicap debut. By Sea The Stars but much of her pedigree suggests shorter may be ideal.

Form: 2342

(2)

Double Reflection²⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: C Lee⁽³⁾| T: K R Burke| OR: 79| D

11/10

Progressive and consistent filly this campaign. Raised 4lb for making all at Leicester but improved again when runner-up Newmarket. Looks a leading contender despite further 2lb rise.

Form: 222312

(3)

Vera Drake²⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: P Hanagan| T: R A Fahey| OR: 78

5/1

Has gone close to opening her account with five seconds and excuses last twice having failed to stay over further and then struggling in Listed company. Not certain to get a fast pace to bring out her best but no surprise if she bounced back.

Form: 4-22265

(7)

Mountain Breath¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Jason Hart| T: C W Fairhurst| OR: 77

6/1

Returned from a break with an improved performance to win when upped to a mile. That was a fast run race so possible with the way she finished that she can stay this trip and is still open to plenty of progress.

Form: 31-401

(1)

Alexandrakollontai^b⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 9-2| J: Connor Murtagh⁽⁵⁾| T: A C Whillans| OR: 69

16/1

Took advantage of a reduced mark to end long losing run at Haydock and despite 4lb rise is still well handicapped. Would prefer quicker ground and hasn't previously impressed in her tries at this far.

Form: 684231

(4)

Ce La Vie⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: J Fanning| T: K Dalgleish| OR: 69

9/1

Third behind Alexandrakollantai but gets a handy pull at the weights. Hasn't won since debut success and while respected on these terms also needs to show she needs this step up in distance.

Form: 027653

Non-Runners

(5)

Fabulous Red⁹

Weight: 9-5| Age: 3

T: E A L Dunlop J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Double Reflection (11/10), Solar Gold (4/1), Vera Drake (5/1), Fabulous Red (5/1), Mountain Breath (6/1), Ce La Vie (9/1), Alexandrakollontai (16/1)

DOUBLE REFLECTION made all two starts back and with a lack of pace amongst her rivals this represents a good opportunity for this tough and likeable filly to get the run of the race out in front. Fabulous Red is respected in this company but it is proving a touch frustrating that she hasn't won this season while Vera Drake remains a maiden but hasn't done a lot wrong and this is probably her best trip. Mountain Breath shaped as though there could be more to come over this distance and like Solar Gold is open to plenty of progress.