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The Kheleyf colt gave trainer Peter Chapple-Hyam a birthday success as he knuckled down to secure a narrow success over Sneak Preview in the 6f conditions stakes..
Jamie Spencer had to give it everything on board his game mount, who responded in stirring fashion.
Looking a beaten horse over 1f out. Sayif found the necessary grit and determination to rally, reining in Sneak Preview for a head victory.
It was Chapple-Hyam’s first triumph of the turf season and he came within a neck of securing a second just over half an hour later with Thief Of Time.
The Lingfield maiden winner gave a great performance in a hot 1m 2f handicap but was headed close home, finishing a neck second to King’s Destiny.