16:10 Ayr

Thursday 16 September 2021

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British Stallion Studs Scottish Premier Series EBF Fillies' Handicap

Off time: 16:10 | Winning time: 2m 9.78s

(8)

Bollin Margaret⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 78| D

3/1

Enjoyed a real purple patch during June, rattling off the hat-trick at Chester (10.3f) in good style. Shaped as if still in good form when seventh at Haydock (10.4f) 4 days ago so rates a player.

Form: 117037

(2)

Celtic Empress^h²⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: D Tudhope| T: D O'Meara| OR: 76

11/2

Improver who won fillies' handicaps at Hamilton in May/June. Creditable efforts next two starts but last couple of outings leave a bit to be desired. Must bounce back to feature.

Form: 312307

(6)

Golden Melody⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: Jason Hart| T: T D Easterby| OR: 72

4/1

Displaying better signs prior to ending losing run at Thirsk last month (1m) and showed good attitude to follow up at Beverley (8.5f). Last couple of starts easily ignored so she's not without hope.

Form: 411704

(5)

Finally Mine⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 8-13| J: Callum Rodriguez| T: K Dalgleish| OR: 65

12/1

9/2, sixth of 8 in handicap at Carlisle (7.8f, good to firm) 8 days ago, needing stiffer test. This step back up in trip should suit but this represents a step up in class so more is needed.

Form: 444046

(7)

Alyara²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: C Lee| T: K R Burke| OR: 68

7/2

5/1, showed improvement to get off the mark in 11-runner handicap at Carlisle (9f, good to firm) 3 weeks ago, racing far more efficiently and showing plenty of grit. Shortlist material up 4 lb.

Form: 053741

(3)

Cosa Sara^p1²⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-6| J: Amie Waugh⁽⁵⁾| T: J S Goldie| OR: 63

66/1

12/1, first run since leaving D. K. Weld when last of 8 in handicap at Musselburgh (12.5f, good) 27 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Others make more appeal.

Form: 049068

(4)

My Little Queens²⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-5| J: P Hanagan| T: R A Fahey| OR: 62

15/2

2 wins from 4 runs this year. Latest win at Hamilton in July. Better than result when fifth of 12 in handicap (17/2) at Newcastle (10.2f) 27 days ago, left poorly placed. Not dismissed.

Form: 05-6115

(1)

Ayr Empress¹⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 8-2| J: J Fanning| T: K Dalgleish| OR: 58

15/2

Returned to form on just her second tapeta start when fourth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 18/1) 10 days ago. Must improve to feature here.

Form: 332954

Forecasts

Bollin Margaret (3/1), Alyara (7/2), Golden Melody (4/1), Celtic Empress (11/2), Ayr Empress (15/2), My Little Queens (15/2), Finally Mine (12/1), Cosa Sara (66/1)

A few in with a shout but preference is for ALYARA, who raced far more efficiently and showed plenty of grit to get off the mark at Carlisle 3 weeks ago. She's taken to make light of a 4 lb rise and double her tally. My Little Queens is still to prove herself at this trip but could provide the main threat given her current mood, ahead of Bollin Margaret.