AJN Steelstock Steel Processors British EBF Fillies' Handicap

Off time: 14:51 | Winning time: 1m 39.88s

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Salayel^h³³

Age: 4| Weight: 10-0| J: J Mitchell| T: R Varian| OR: 95| BF

5/4

Ran as well as she ever has when second in Silver Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot on her return, and perhaps undone by more patient tactics when a 2L third to Romola in a Listed race at Pontefract last time. Solid form claims despite modest strike-rate.

Form: 2432-23

(1)

Separate^b¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: S M Levey| T: R Hannon| OR: 92

12/1

Struggled to make a major impact in Listed races earlier in the summer, and ran to a similar level when eighth of 12 to Tomorrow's Dream in a 1m handicap at Goodwood last time. Dropped 3lb since, but needs to up her game to score.

Form: 37-0648

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Indie Angel^p¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: R Havlin| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 86| BF| D

10/3

Better than ever when winning a 7f handicap at Newmarket last month from an 8lb lower mark. Not helped by a slow start when third of 7 to Pretty In Grey there last time, and may benefit from a return to 1m.

Form: 41-3213

(3)

One Small Step²⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-10| J: Jim Crowley| T: B J Meehan| OR: 84

9/4

Ran a race full of promise when second of 9 to Sakura Petal in a 1m novice at Newmarket in June, and didn't have to improve when winning a 7f maiden at Yarmouth last time. Unexposed, and merits serious consideration on handicap debut.

Form: 21

Forecasts

Salayel (5/4), One Small Step (9/4), Indie Angel (10/3), Separate (12/1)

ONE SMALL STEP needs to improve against more experienced rivals, but she has shaped really well on both starts to date, and is taken to get the better of form pick Salayel, who has a modest win record. Indie Angel had too much to do after a slow start last time, but may benefit from returning to 1m, and merits respect accordingly.