Friday, March 4, 2016

The UK Newcomers #1: Sayesse

Courtesy Lord Ilsley Racing
The replacement for Gandvik in the Lord Ilsley Racing syndicate, run by the jovial Michael Channon, has been named Sayesse.

This beautiful-looking colt can boast the Irish-registered Sayif as his sire, who ran in Europe and America, and while his win rate wasn't stunning, he was always competitive in big races looking at his 3-5-2 record. Lots of nice DNA in there, too, with Derby-winner Shirley Heights (by Mill Reef), Mr Prospector, Nureyev and Sir Ivor in the mix.

His dam is Pesse (born in 2000), who had a remarkably long career, winning seven times before settling into broodmare duty. She hasn't passed on her winning ways to many of her foals as yet, although Super Aurora was pretty handy, and her dam line is strong. Her sire was Eagle Eyed, full brother to Danehill, while Caerleon (by Nijinsky) adds spice for me, of course. Fun season ahead in England...

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