Improving filly can take step up in class in her stride

Credit: Alan Crowhurst

Sonaiyla
4.50 Curragh
1pt win at 9-1

From 8lb out of the handicap Sonaiyla wouldn't be an obvious choice to win the Volvo Cars Summer Fillies Handicap (4.50) at the Curragh but it looks like Mick Halford has had this race in mind for her for some time and the form of her 6f maiden win at this track has worked out well.

The time of that win was good and the step up to 7f on decent ground is just what she needs. With a good claimer taking 7lb off, she is confidently expected to leave her previous form well behind.

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Published on 28 June 2019inHorse racing tips

Last updated 09:53, 28 June 2019

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