slowly into stride, in rear, effort over 2f out, no impression
chased leaders, led over 2f out, stayed on and headed close home
mid-division, headway well over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, challenged over 3f out, hung left over 2f out, one pace
behind, never dangerous
slowly into stride, always towards rear
slowly away, held up towards rear, effort and switched right 3f out, no impression
with leader, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
in touch, headway over 3f out, soon ridden, stayed on to lead towards finish
led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Fillies Mile entry Atabaas Allure has to be a leading fancy in the opening event at Ayr; Zafisio and Postman are others with claims on what they have shown so far, while Tartan Gunna - a stablemate of the selection - is another to bear in mind for future reference. The last named is bred to be effective at this trip and, as he is introduced at a realistic level, he can only gain from this experience. Postman came up against some useful types at York last time out and did better than his finishing position would have you believe. He looks a likely type to keep in mind for a nursery after this. Zafisio should handle the ground and, having shown plenty of promise at Sandown on his debut, he can be expected to be a lot wiser this afternoon. The son of Efisio showed professionalism well beyond his experience at the Esher course and he looks a big threat to them all today. Nevertheless, Atabaas Allure is also going the right way and, even though she will need to improve greatly to fulfil her fancy entries, her handy fillies allowance leaves her with the sharpest cutting edge in this grade this afternoon.
Hard Luck Story Lucky Story gelding out of 7f-1m1f winner Howards Heroine.
Henderson Park 80-1 (9-0) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, driven and kept on final furlong, 3rd of 10, 1/2l behind Quatermain (9-3) at Redcar 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
High Office High Chaparral gelding, half-brother to 1m2f winner Bronze Star.
Island Chief 8-1 (8-9) Swerved left and hampered after 1f, behind until stayed on well final 2f, never nearer, will improve, 6th of 12, 6l behind Captain Imperial (8-12) at Thirsk 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) sft.
Mister Bombastic (IRE) 11-1 (8-11) Missed break, always behind stand's side, tailed off, 14th of 15, well behind Richo (8-8) at Newcastle 7f 2yo mdn auc (4) gf in Jul.
New Tricks 16-1 (9-3) Always behind, 5th of 6, 14l behind Weatherstaff (9-3) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jul.
Olympian Order (IRE) High Chaparral gelding out of winning miler Southey.
Postman 11-2 (9-3) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 11l behind Perpetually (9-3) at York 7f 2yo mdn auc (4) gf in Jul.
Tartan Gunna Anabaa colt, half-brother to 7f & 1m winner Caressed and miler Fondled.
Thatwasthepension (IRE) 40-1 (9-0) Dwelt, behind, outpaced halfway, soon lost touch, last of 9, 36l behind Jobe (9-3) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs.
Zafisio (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) In rear in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on to take 3rd just over 1f out, no chance with leading pair, 3rd of 5, 3l behind Too Much Trouble (9-3) at Sandown 1m 2yo mdn (4) gs.
Atabaas Allure (FR) 7-2 (8-12) Led until headed 3f out, stayed chasing winner but no chance over 1f out, kept on same pace and held on well for 2nd, 2nd of 9, 3 1/2l behind On Our Way (9-3) at Sandown 1m 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Lady Dunhill (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, mid-division, outpaced 2f out, ridden and kept on same pace, 5th of 9, 12l behind Jobe (9-3) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs.
Nayessence 33-1 (9-3) Went right start, always towards rear, last of 10, 26l behind Perpetually (9-3) at York 7f 2yo mdn auc (4) gf in Jul.
