1

Thunderous

Not won since July 2020 but ran well at G2 and G3 level in May, less well since. Not ruled out.

2

Withhold

9-y-o. Not won since August 2020 and not as good nowadays. This year’s form discouraging.

3

Morando

9-y-o. Not won since October 2019 and not as good nowadays. Unlikely winner.

4

Master Milliner

6-y-o in best form of career. Won good handicap over 4100m last month. Good chance.

5

Rock Eagle

Not won since November 2020. Some good runs since but well beaten over 3200m 11 days ago. Tough task.

6

Red Verdon

9-y-o. Once useful but not as good nowadays. An unlikely winner.

7

Alfred Boucher

In fine form for new stable, including when stepped up to 3200m. Good chance.

8

Soapy Stevens

Improving 4-y-o. In good form, winning twice and close fourth latest. Good chance.

9

Themaxwecan

Midfield in this race 2021. Badly out of form this year until fair effort to win 11 days ago. In the mix.

10

Zoffee

Done well since returning from jump racing this year, winning twice. A fair chance.

11

Frankenstella

Not run since fair effort in May after year off. Stays well, suited by soft ground. Tough task.

12

Praiano

First run beyond 2800m. Won 1-11 and needs to improve.

13

Haveyoumissedme

In fair form without winning this year. Needs to find more. Suited by soft ground.

14

Red Flyer

First run beyond 2800m. Mixed form. Outside chance.

15

Monsieur Lambrays

Good record at York and has won over course and distance. Out of form recently. Needs to bounce back.