Aylin, with David Egan in the saddle, competes in the race. PIC: Steve Davies
DOHA: Aylin, a talented two-year-old filly, produced a powerful late run to capture the Gr.2 Betfred May Hill Stakes over 1600m, a race restricted to 2-year-olds, at Doncaster yesterday.
She broke her maiden in July over 1400m on heavy ground at Goodwood and ran a strong third in the Gr.3 Virgin Bet Prestige Fillies’ Stakes over the same course.
Stepping up in trip, she improved again and is now a Gr.2 winner.
Trained by Karl Burke, ridden by David Egan, and owned by Al Shaqab Racing & Amo Racing, Aylin continues to rise rapidly through the juvenile ranks. Soon at the rear, the field split into two groups, with Aylin tracking the far-side group led by Timeforshowcasing while Swift Winds set the pace for the smaller near-side trio.
Both groups went a steady early tempo before merging as the pace increased.
Aylin came under pressure and was briefly off the bridle, still near the back as Timeforshowcasing came under pressure.
Approaching the final 2f, Pacific Mission loomed up to take the lead, with Sugar Island in close pursuit.
Aylin, switched wide for a clear run after weaving through rivals, quickened smartly to overhaul both challengers and win decisively by three-quarters of a length.
Pacific Mission finished second, while Sugar Island kept on for third.
Bred by Yeomanstown Stud, Aylin is out of Angelic Light, a Listed winner over 1200m at two.
She is a half-sister to Sturlasson, a 1000m winner at three, and to Fuji Mountain, a dual 1000m winner at two.
