1582m – Turf
| 1 | Ancient Rome | Not as good nowadays. Well beaten twice last month over further. Needs to return to best. |
| 2 | Bullet Point | Progressive. Runner-up in two similar races and is a leading contender in this one. |
| 3 | Myal | Won 6-14, all over 1400m. Raced on unfavoured side when well beaten latest. Live outsider. |
| 4 | Northern Express | 7-y-o. Excellent record at York – in first two eight times. In decent form but needs a bit more. |
| 5 | Urban Lion | Progressive. In fine form. Close third in similar race 12 days ago. Suited by fast ground. Good chance. |
| 6 | Apiarist | Won and run well all four appearances at York. In decent form but is now on higher handicap mark. |
| 7 | Remmooz | Won 3-4 including over this course and distance in July. A good chance. |
| 8 | La Trinidad | 8-y-o. Well beaten in this race last year and in similar race in July. Unlikely to be involved. |
| 9 | Aalto | This year well beaten either side of excellent second at 40/1. Needs to repeat that surprise. |
| 10 | Sisyphean | Just beaten twice over course and distance this year. Unhelpful draw at Ascot latest. Respected. |
| 11 | Julia Augusta | 6-y-o. Well beaten latest runs. Unlikely to be involved. |
| 12 | Old Cock | Won and fair fourth over course and distance this year. Suited by fast ground. A decent chance. |
| 13 | Cerulean Bay | Well beaten over course and distance in May. Back to form when second 12 days ago. Tough task. |
| 14 | Blue For You | 7-y-o. Won three times over course and distance, including this race in 2022. Not as good now. |
| 15 | Leadman | Mixed form. Career best five days ago when just beaten at this level over 1400m. Live outsider. |
| 16 | Duke’s Command | Well beaten at lower level this month. Unlikely to be involved. |
| 17 | Dutch Decoy | 8-y-o. Won twice at lower level this year. Well beaten since including six days ago. Tough task. |
| 18 | Mythical Guest | Best form was earlier in the year. Needs sudden improvement to be involved. |
