1

Blue For You

Outstanding record at York. From 5 runs, won twice including this race last year and second twice. Career high mark but cannot be ruled out.

2

Escobar

9-y-o. Second in this race last year. Still capable of useful form but past his peak.

3

Sonny Liston

Won 1-11. Well beaten both runs at York, latest one between two good displays elsewhere. Fair chance if at his best.

4

Northern Express

Good record at York, all three wins there over 1400m, including last month. Midfield in this race last year. Is better at 1400m.

5

Akhu Najla

Lightly raced 4-y-o. Returned from long break with promising run in Class 2 Handicap over 1600m. In the mix.

6

Eilean Dubh

Good record at York. Won twice over course and distance last year and good third in July. A live candidate.

7

Outbreak

Beaten a long way in hot Handicap over 1600m at Royal Ascot in June and again over 2000m this month. Tough task.

8

Point Lynas

Good record at York, including when second in Class 2 Handicap over this distance in May. Needs to be at his best but in the mix.

9

Ropey Guest

Won 3-38. All five races this year over 1400m which is his best distance. In decent form and a contender for a place.

10

Orbaan   

8-y-o. Fourth in this race last year. Not so good this year. Midfield in Class 3 Handicap four days ago. Unlikely winner.

11

Darkness

First win in 20 attempts since 2020 when won Class 3 Handicap over 1600m last month. Ran well again this month. Not ruled out.

12

Cruyff Turn

Won this race in 2021, last in 2022. Well beaten both runs at York in May. Won lesser contest elsewhere in June. Tough task.

13

La Trinidad

Won 2 of 16 runs at York, both in 2021. Well beaten there over this trip in July. Handicap mark looks challenging.

14

Austrian Theory 

Won 3-21, including Class 2 Handicap over 1703m in June. Well held since, latest over 1600m four days ago. Tough task.

15

Dutch Decoy

In fine, consistent form over 1600m on varied ground. In first three last five outings in similar races. Respected.

16

The Gatekeeper

In excellent form, including when second of 20 in hot Handicap over 1600m at Goodwood this month. Respected.

17

Spirit Catcher

Dropped to Class 4 Handicap 5 days ago, won easily. On fair handicap mark. A live outsider.

18

Racingbreaks Ryder

Progressive and won four in a row until disappointing in hot Handicaps at Royal Ascot and Goodwood. Needs to resume progress.

19

Master Richard

Won two from four over this distance at York. Returned from break with good second over 1400m 12 days ago. A live candidate.

20

Terwada

Progressive, winning latest two outings in encouraging style. Likely to improve again and a live contender.