Saxons Pride

The recent form tells an interesting story. That sequence of 3-8-2, reading from most recent backwards, shows a horse that can be competitive — finishing second last time out is a solid effort — but also one that has had its off days, as that eighth-place finish suggests. The key question is whether the placing form can convert into a win. Plenty of horses take time to find their feet, and at four years old there is no reason to panic.

What does give genuine cause for encouragement is the stable behind the horse. Alan King's yard at Wroughton has sent out 56 winners already this season, which is a significant operation producing results at a consistent rate. Having a horse in form with a trainer firing on all cylinders is exactly the kind of situation where a first win can come quickly. Saxons Pride raced just yesterday, so the yard — the team, rather — clearly feel the horse is in good enough shape to keep running. Worth watching to see if the placed form finally turns into something more.