chased winner, ridden over 1f out, stayed on, unable to quicken near finish
pulled hard, held up in touch, effort entering final furlong, no extra near finish
held up, effort approaching final furlong, unable to quicken inside final furlong
slowly into stride, pulled hard, soon chased winner, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
made all, edged inside final furlong, ridden and ran on
Although Saxon Saint is on a roll at present, he will struggle to confirm his superiority over Brunelleschi, who is selected to come out on top on these terms. Shermeen and Alugat are others that are respected and should be noted for future reference. Shermeen has been highly tried but dropped short of the mark in races like the Queen Mary. This is more her level but she still has something to prove on what she has shown so far. Saxon Saint has benefited from a couple of canny rides from Hayley Turner in his last two starts. However, he is creeping up the weights and needs to have a little more up his sleeve on the revised terms. Especially if Brunelleschi can stay out of trouble this time. The son of Bertolini was badly hampered at a crucial stage when finishing a couple of lengths adrift of Saxon Saint at Sandown last month. And, as he had previously looked progressive, he can be forgiven that run. Sam Hitchcott is back in the saddle and a bold bid is expected when the partnership bid to put the record straight this afternoon.
Brunelleschi 13-2 (9-5) Behind, not clear run and checked 2f out, still behind when bumped inside final furlong, ran on strongly, nearest finish, 4th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Saxon Saint (7-9) at Sandown 5f 2yo hcp (4) gs in Jul.
Alugat (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) Held up behind leaders, headway to lead approaching final furlong, driven out, won at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn aut (4) gf in Jul beating Out The Ordinary (8-13) by 1l, 12 ran.
Glasshoughton 15-8 (8-11) Chased leader, ridden, every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 8, 8l behind Grantley Adams (8-10) at Hamilton 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jul.
Becky Moss (USA) 7-2 (8-9) Tracked leader, ridden to lead just over 1f out, no extra when headed inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Calypso King (9-0) at Lingfield 5f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Jul.
Saxon Saint 9-2 (7-11) Chased leaders, ridden when hung left from 1f out, kept on to lead well inside final furlong, won at Brighton 5f 2yo hcp (4) gd beating Nivelle (9-3) by a nk, 8 ran.
Shermeen (IRE) 9-2 (9-7) Held up on inside, headway 3f out, chased leaders 2f out, ran on but not trouble front pair, 3rd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Saxon Saint (7-11) at Brighton 5f 2yo hcp (4) gd.
