1

Democracy Dilemma

Consistent in similar Handicaps over 1000m. Not disgraced in Listed race at York in July. In the mix.

2

Jordan Electrics

Now 8-y-o but in best form of his life. Won seven times this year. Raised handicap rating makes this a tough task.

3

Silky Wilkie

Some good efforts but 18 runs since last win. Well beaten at York over 1200m in July. Unlikely winner.

4

Pilgrim

Excellent record in four runs at York. Big rise in handicap mark after winning competitive Handicap at Royal Ascot. A difficult challenge.

5

Holkham Bay

Rapid recent progress includes second and first over 1200m at York. Victory over 1000m at Ascot on 10 August resulted in big rise in handicap mark. Respected.

6

Desert Cop

Races mainly at 1200m or further. Wearing visor, midfield finish over 1000m on 10 August. Tough task.

7

Tees Spirit

Back to form when winning similar race in July before well beaten in Listed event at Deauville. Best on good or faster ground. Not ruled out.

8

Shagraan

Consistently good performances for new stable and won decent Handicap over 1000m this month. Respected.

9

Squealer

In good form. Handicap mark looks a bit high but not ruled out. Live outsider.

10

Pocklington

All four runs over 1200m. Outclassed in G1 following defeat in Listed race. Needs to appreciate shorter distance.

11

Kylian

Useful 2-y-o. Disappointing for new stable until encouraging second in similar Handicap at Ascot on 10 August. In the mix.

12

Vintage Clarets

Sixth in this race last year. Only placed once in six starts this year. Needs to improve.

13

Bergerac

Well beaten in this race last year but won it in 2022 and has twice run well at York this year. Respected.

14

We Never Stop

Raced mainly at 1200m but won lesser contest over 1000m in June. This much tougher.

15

One Night Stand

Well beaten in this race last year and when returned from break last month. Tough task.

16

Jm Jungle

Won 3-27 but good record at York and third in this race last year. In fair form. In the mix.

17

Tropical Island

Raced mainly at 1200m including when won at York last year. Well beaten over 1038m in July. Tough task.

18

Bold Optimist

In good recent form and won Handicap over 1000m at the Curragh on 10 August. In the mix.

19

Wen Moon

Excellent record over 1000m at York. Not clear run when third there last month. Good chance especially if ground not too fast.

20

Looking For Lynda

Won 3-28. Midfield finish in this race last year but has won and been second over 1000m at York. Not ruled out.

21

Never Dark

Unplaced all five runs at York. Last on latest run in similar race this month. Unlikely winner.

22

Copper Knight

10-y-o. Fine record at York. Won this race in 2021 and fifth last year but age against him.