Sylvester Kirk's colt, Brian, has multiple options available after his impressive third-place finish in the Chesham Stakes at Royal Ascot. Brian had shown promise in his previous two starts, finishing fourth on debut and then narrowly missing out on victory at Chelmsford. The form from his last race was affirmed when the winner placed well in a subsequent race at Ascot.
Brian's performance at Ascot, under jockey Liam Keniry, saw him finish third behind an outstanding run from Aidan O'Brien's Bedtime Story. Despite his status as a maiden, Brian outran his odds and earned a respectable amount of prize money.
With a rating of 94 following his Ascot run, Kirk is considering various options for Brian's future races. Kirk was pleased with Brian's performance and praised his resilience in the tough field.
The trainer also highlighted the progress made by Cool Hoof Luke, a previous competitor, noting that the races he ran in have proven to be of excellent quality.
While cautious about comparing races directly, Kirk was encouraged by the impressive timing of the Chesham winner, indicating a high standard of competition. With Brian's success at Ascot, Kirk is optimistic about the colt's future races and is pleased with his overall performance.
Brian's simple and popular name brought him attention at Ascot, with spectators taking a liking to the underdog colt. Kirk found the positive reception of Brian's name amusing and heartening.
Overall, Kirk is excited by Brian's potential and is considering his options for upcoming races. The colt's resilience and promising form at Royal Ascot have left a positive impression on his trainer and fans alike.