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Following a comfortable victory in Kempton's 6-furlong Sirenia Stakes, jockey Pat Eddery is quoted as rating Art of War the best 2-year-old he has ridden so far this season. And the colt, who is trained by Roger Charlton, has been quoted in some lists as the favourite for next year's 2000 Guineas.

Art of War opened his account at Salisbury in early August in a run-of-the-mill maiden event. Stepping up in class, he had the listed Sirenia Stakes in the bag a full two furlongs from the post. He did not eventually win by quite as far as seemed likely at that stage - eventually coming home by three quarters of a length. However, he was not unduly hard ridden and the second placed Loyalise was in receipt of the 5lb fillies' allowance. Art of War is certain to go on to further victories. His next target is expected to be the Middle Park Stakes at Newmarket.

At Doncaster on Saturday the St Leger market is headed by recent Newbury winner Red Route with Midnight Legend and Sacrament disputing second spot in the betting. Each has some solid form behind it and they are all improving. But none has truly impressed thusfar as being in the top class. Broadway Flyer looks better value at around 6-1 at the beginning of the week. He went off second favourite for the Derby and his poor showing at Epsom was later attributed to a minor lung infection. He appears to have fully recovered and seems guaranteed to stay the trip. He may now live up to his early season promise.