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Thursday 19 September 2024

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British Stallion Studs Scottish Premier Series EBF Fillies' Handicap

Off time: 16:16 | Winning time: 2m 10.77s

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Yorkshire Lady²⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 9-13| J: Joanna Mason| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 79| BF| CD

7/2

C&D winner who tasted success over hurdles in February. Run respectably both starts since returning from a break, fourth of 6 in handicap (15/8) at Hamilton (9.2f, heavy) 27 days ago. Return to this trip will suit and she's eased a shade in the weights.

Form: 7476-34

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(3)

Cheshire Dancer²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-11| J: Jason Hart| T: H Palmer| OR: 82| BF

9/4

Latest win at Newcastle in June. Very good second of 9 in handicap (9/4) at Sandown (10f, good) 20 days ago, no match for winner but well on top of the remainder. Up 3 lb but she's a player again with further progress at this trip not ruled out.

Form: 261472

(4)

Queen Of Soldiers³⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: James Doyle| T: R Varian| OR: 80| BF

5/1

Promising debut second at Ascot but rather disconcerting how little she has found in 2 starts since, sixth of 11 in novice at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 11/8) 34 days ago. Back on turf for her handicap debut but she doesn't look one to be taking short odds about.

Form: 206

(7)

Dancingwithmyself³³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Callum Rodriguez| T: M L W Bell| OR: 79| D

7/2

3-y-o filly who is proving most progressive in handicaps, successful at Ripon (9.7f) in June and took her form up a notch when following up over 12f at that venue 33 days ago. Handicapper applies further pressure but unlikely she's done improving just yet. Good claims in hat-trick bid.

Form: 61-4511

(5)

Tafsir^p¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: P Mulrennan| T: J S Goldie| OR: 73| C

11/1

Has already enjoyed a productive year, gaining a fourth success since May at Hamilton (13f, soft) 15 days ago. Career-high mark to defy back up in grade but she's evidently operating at the top of her game at present. Down in trip.

Form: 213151

(1)

Lucykeys⁶⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: A Mullen| T: I Jardine| OR: 71

40/1

Gleneagles filly who showed fair form on 2 of her 3 starts in maidens. However, handed a stiff-looking mark and never figured when eighth of 11 on handicap debut over C&D back in July. Eased 3 lb ahead of this but others appeal more.

Form: 3248

(6)

Reyaadah Star^p³⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: J Fanning| T: C Johnston| OR: 69| BF

10/1

AW maiden winner (at 11f) in May. Best effort in handicaps since when runner-up at Newmarket (10f) in July (strong form) and she raced too keenly reverting to front running when third of 6 in handicap back at that venue 5 weeks ago. Better showing anticipated.

Form: 144323

Forecasts

Cheshire Dancer (9/4), Yorkshire Lady (7/2), Dancingwithmyself (7/2), Queen Of Soldiers (5/1), Reyaadah Star (10/1), Tafsir (11/1), Lucykeys (40/1)

DANCINGWITHMYSELF found further progress as she made it back-to-back wins with plenty to spare at Ripon 33 days ago and, with further progress anticipated, she can defy the assessor again back down in trip. Former C&D winner Yorkshire Lady will appreciate this step back up in trip and is feared. Reyaadah Star, whose penultimate Newmarket second is proving strong form, and Cheshire Dancer if taking up this engagement, complete the shortlist.