1

Aparajeo

Career debut came over a similar trip to this at Windsor in July where he looked to be a good prospect, knowing his job and proving too fast for 11 rivals. Up in class but deserves it.

2

Big Cyril

An Ayr maiden race winner over this trip in June, progressing again when a close third in Listed company at Newbury. More progress needed if he is to strike here.

3

Billboard Star

Followed up on a decisive Newmarket novices’ win with a good second – despite having no chance with the winner – in a Newmarket G2. This race then became the obvious target.

4

Black Forza

An interesting Irish-trained colt who improved significantly from his first to his second run when quickening away from a subsequent winner over this trip at Fairyhouse in mid-July.

5

Intrusively

Not beaten more than 1L by the winner in any of his three starts. But faces stronger opposition this time so a win appears unlikely.

6

King Of Bears

From a stable that have won this before and he travelled powerfully – though hanging to his left after getting to the front – to land a fast-ground 1200m novices’ event at Newbury in early July.

7

The Strikin Viking

Showed impressive gate speed when leading throughout to easily win on his debut, at York. His subsequent really good second in a G2 at the Curragh suggests that he has live winning hopes here.

8

The Waco Kid

Both starts have come in 1200m novices’ events at Newbury in July. Progressing from the first one, he had no difficulty outpacing ten rivals in the second one. Interesting on this rise in class.

9

Tropical Storm

Proved well up to this level when a close second of 13 in a 1000m G2 at Royal Ascot, clear progression from his two previous runs. A strong colt who should handle this rise in trip.