Royal Ascot calling for smart filly Nazeef after Snowdrop success

Royal Ascot could be next for improving filly Nazeef, who extended her winning sequence to four with an eyecatching performance from off the pace to land the Listed EBF/Unibet Snowdrop Fillies' Stakes.

On an upward trajectory last season, the daughter of Invincible Spirit made a seamless transition to Listed company on her first start of the year, picking up strongly in the closing stages to see off Classic winner Billesdon Brook by three-quarters of a length.

"She got shuffled back on the bend and caught wide, so I think it was a really good performance to win from off the pace on a track that has been suiting those racing handier," said winning rider Jim Crowley.