Saucy Jane

Her recent form tells an interesting story. In her last six races, she has finished in the placings four times, including two wins, which shows consistency even when she does not cross the line first. She stepped up in class to run in a Listed race at York, where she ran well behind a stronger field, and later tried her luck abroad at a top-level French race at Chantilly, where the occasion and atmosphere got the better of her — a reminder that she is still finding her feet at the highest level. Morland has given her time to settle since, and she returned to light work at the start of this week.

At three years old, Saucy Jane has plenty of racing ahead of her. Her record at Class 4 level — one win from four races — suggests she has the ability to mix it with decent horses, even if she has not yet found her feet consistently at that standard. With a proven preference for firm ground and a trainer who clearly believes she can develop into something special, she looks set to provide plenty of interest in the months to come.