Fencing drops in class but steps up in distance in the Betfred Dante Stakes at York today.
John Gosden's colt brings Classic form to the table, having finished six lengths behind Camelot when sixth in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket.
Gosden said: "He's in good form. He had a nasty incident with a shoe-clip, which meant he had to miss the Craven. He then ran in the Guineas and he should come on for that. I think he'll stay a mile and a quarter, he's certainly bred for it."
The trainer went on: "It looks a good Dante, but he's in nice enough form, so we'll see."
Roger Charlton admits that a 3lb penalty makes life difficult for Sea Of Heartbreak, who returns to action in the Betfred Middleton Stakes at York today
The five-year-old is burdened with the extra impost for a Group Two success at Longchamp during Arc weekend.
Charlton said: "She looks fantastically well. She's got a penalty for winning a Group Two in France and has to give weight to some good fillies. It's a very hot race, but it's good starting point and she's in good form."
Sajjhaa (my selection) was runner-up to Midday in this race 12 months ago before going on to register a course and distance victory in July.
Her liking for the Knavesmire circuit gives trainer Saeed bin Suroor reason to be optimistic about her chances.
"Sajjhaa looks like she is coming back into form - she looks well and has been working nicely. She is ready to run and she loves racing at York. I am hopeful of another good effort," he told www.godolphin.com
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