held up in touch, ridden to go 3rd approaching 2f out, no extra well inside final furlong
in touch, ridden, no impression approaching 2f out, driven, stayed on to go 3rd towards finish
close up, ridden, weakened over 2f out
led 1f, chased leader after, ridden 2f out, driven inside final furlong, ran on gamely to lead final strides
led after 1f, ridden 2f out, edged left inside final furlong, headed final strides
SAYIF has been found a decent opportunity to gain a deserved success and can confine Sneak Preview and Saucy Brown to minor roles. The Chapple-Hyam colt must be one of the highest rated maidens in training following narrow defeats in four Group races. He failed to fire in a Listed race at Doncaster on his final start when a well backed favourite but he may have been feeling the effects of a busy season and the run is best ignored. He should win with his head in his chest if running to his mark. Of course, all of the runners have the scope for improvement so the fact that he is rated 17lbs clear of his nearest rival shouldn't be over laden with significance. Sneak Preview progressed well through the year and made the frame behind Guineas hopefuls Aspen Darlin and Serious Attitude on her last two starts although she does have to prove that she can run up to that level on faster ground. Saucy Brown struggled towards the end of last season and his high mark could mean that he's hard to place this term unless he's improved over the winter. Enderby Spirit did well without suggesting that he can match strides with a peak form Sayif and Exceptional Art would appear to be the yard's second string despite having been asked to contest a French Group 1 following his maiden win. The selection is entered in the Guineas on either side of the Irish Sea and Sayif will need to win this well to keep those dreams alive.
Enderby Spirit (GR) 14-1 (9-1) In touch, challenged over 1f out, driven and no extra close home, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Imperial Guest (9-1) at Doncaster 6f 2yo lst stk (1) gd in Oct.
Saucy Brown (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Took keen hold, in touch, driven, carried head high and weakened inside final 2f, 6th of 16, 8l behind Nasri (8-10) at Newbury 6f 2yo hcp (2) gd in Sep.
Son of The Cat (USA) 20-1 (9-1) Keen, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 14, 9l behind Nashmiah (8-10) at Lingfield 7f 3yo Listed stks (1) pol in Mar.
Sayif (IRE) 4-6fav (9-1) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon eased, last of 11, 28l behind Imperial Guest (9-1) at Doncaster 6f 2yo lst stk (1) gd in Oct.
Sneak Preview 5-1 (8-12) Led far side group, one pace and no chance with stands side winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Aspen Darlin (8-12) at Ayr 6f 2yo fll Grp 3 (1) hvy in Sep.
Exceptional Art 17-2 (8-13) 12th of 14, 17l behind Bushranger (0-5) at Deauville(FR) 6f 2yo stks G1 gd in Aug.
