behind ridden hafway, stayed on final 2f
chased leaders, one pace final furlong
slowly into stride, towards rear, headway over 2f out, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden 4f out, soon outpaced
behind, some headway over 3f out, never dangerous
slowly into stride, took keen hold mid-division, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, ridden over 4f out, one pace final 2f
chased leaders, led 3f out, soon ridden and flashed tail, headed last 50 yards no extra
led, headed 3f out, weakened over 1f out
always towards rear
held up mid-division, ridden 3f out, headway over 2f out, stayed on to lead last 50 yards
in touch, headway over 2f out every chance inside final furlong, held towards finish
Mark Johnston reintroduces an interesting type in the shape of Dollar Chick and the three-year-old is fancied to get one over on her elders if she is fit enough to do herself justice on her first start of the season; Flighty Fellow is a hardened campaigner that will not lay down without a fight, while Tizzy May and Mystical Ayr are others that have run into form of late and cannot confidently be ruled out. Mystical Ayr has plenty of experience of the Scottish tracks and, although she has never won away from her beloved Ayr, she handles this unique course well enough to hold serious each-way claims in this company. Tizzy May has been in good form since returning from a long absence and seems to have thrived for the switch to Brain Ellison's yard. He is only 2lb higher than his last winning mark and, despite his poor strike-rate, he has to be respected at this level. Similar comments apply to Flighty Fellow, who will be suited by the underfoot conditions and looks sure to go close if he is on song. Tim Easterby's gelding is a versatile performer and rates as the best alternative if the selection is in need of the run. The betting will be a good indicator on that score. But it is fair to say that Dollar Chick has far more scope for improvement than any of her rivals and, as her weight-for-age allowance helps her cause, this looks an ideal platform for this half-sister to the high-class Amfortas to launch her campaign.
Isidore Bonheur (IRE) 33-1 (9-12) Towards rear, effort when not much room and slipped up in race won by Ahlawy (8-9) at Ripon 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gf, 11 ran.
Flighty Fellow (IRE) 6-1 (9-5) Towards rear, driven and headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 8, nk behind Nevada Desert (9-7) at Beverley 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jul.
Stolen Glance 10-1 (10-1) Mid-division, driven and outpaced 2f out, no impression approaching final furlong, 8th of 10, 17l behind Celtic Change (9-1) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-75 (4) gs in Jul.
Cooperstown 13-8fav (9-10) Dwelt, led after 1f, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Blackat Blackitten (9-0) at Carlisle 7f mdn stk (5) gf in Jul.
Regent's Secret (USA) 2-1fav (10-0) Towards rear, chased leaders 2f out, headway inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Greyfriars Abbey (8-5) at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Dollar Chick (IRE) 4-9fav (8-8) With leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, edged left and kept on final furlong, won at Catterick 7f nov aut stk (5) frm in Jul '06 beating Rosbay (9-3) by 2 1/2l, 4 ran.
Tizzy May (FR) 7-2 (9-9) Tracked leaders, driven 2f out, no chance with easy winner, 2nd of 6, 5l behind Lap of Honour (8-11) at Beverley 1m hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Jul.
Shy Glance (USA) 4-1fav (10-10) Behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on towards finish, 2nd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Kabis Amigos (10-6) at Carlisle 1m ldy rds hcp (5) gf.
Top Jaro (FR) 5-1 (8-4) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 5, 6l behind Ragheed (8-8) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-90 (3) frm.
Silent Storm 9-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 8, 3 1/2l behind China Cherub (9-8) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jul.
Dark Charm (FR) 4-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway final furlong to chase leaders, kept on well close home, 2nd of 10, nk behind Primo Way (8-13) at Hamilton 1m clm (6) gs.
Mystical Ayr (IRE) 3-1jt-fav (8-13) Held up, ridden over 3f out, good headway final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 11, hd behind Wahoo Sam (9-7) at Musselburgh 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
