Thursday 5th September

A frustrating day last Saturday. In the Atalanta Stakes Duneflower had the beating of a very disappointing favourite and headed the field inside the final furlong but found Lavender's Blue too strong after found a gap to finish strongly and win going away. She looks an exciting addition gto the mile division. The Solario Stakes was won by Positive in a close finish with the selection Al Suhail in 3rd. He ran a little green and is still improving so should make his mark at Group level sooner or later.

Dick Poole Fillies Stakes Group 3 (6f)

Hidden away in midweek this is a little gem of a race at Salisbury. The ground is currently good to soft but with no rain forecast it may just start to dry out slightly. Likely favourite Summer Romance was a little disappointing in Ascot's Princess Margaret Stakes, where she was keen going to post and despite finding herself behind a wall of horses she was making little progress before switching to the outside where she stated on to little effect. On that run it could be she wants 7f now. Another in that race was Dark Lady she moved into contention but was done for pace as the race unfolded, she is another that strikes me as needing a little further, and looked to have confirmed that by her close 2nd in the Prestige at Goodwood. Also renewing rivalry from Ascot is Good Vibes who was also keen to post after a break, she will need to settle better if she is to play a part and she has since disappointed on two occasions. In fact the form of the Princess Margaret is a little sketchy despite Living In The Past reversing form with the winner in the Lowther several have failed to trouble the judge. Jessica Harrington has some exciting 2yo this season and sends an improving type over for this. Millisle steps up in class and trip but is by Starspangledbanner who won Group 1 races over 6f and she looked ready for the extra furlong when coming clear of the pack with a late run to run down the leader in a listed event at the Curragh.

Selection:
This often goes to an improver with not many miles on the clock and Millisle fits that picture well.