1

Arecibo

Career best when excellent second in G1 at Royal Ascot over this distance. Not quite matched that since. Outside chance.

2

Dakota Gold

Prolific winner including five times at York but never won above G3 level and likely to find this too tough.

3

Emaraaty Ana

Races mainly over 1200m. Last in this race last year and this year’s form not good enough.

4

Moss Gill

Not out of first three in six appearances at York. Third in this race last year. Needs to improve on this year’s form.

5

Bedford Flyer

Developed into a good sprint handicapper but this demands a lot more. An unlikely winner.

6

Dragon Symbol

High class. Raced mainly over 1200m. Runner-up in G1s and G2s. A live contender.

7

Golden Pal

US-trained 3-y-o. Just beaten in G2 at Royal Ascot last year. Unbeaten since; easy winner of G3 in US last month. Very interesting.

8

Rohaan

Improved this year to win G3 and G2. Well beaten at G1 level since. All races over at least 1200m. Unlikely winner.

9

Ubettabelieveit

Some top form as a 2-y-o but very disappointing this year. Difficult to see him winning.

10

Chil Chil

Improved to win G3 over 1200m. Since midfield in G1. Never run over shorter than 1100m. A tough assignment.

11

Liberty Beach

A solid performer including at G1 level. Disappointing on most recent run. Needs to be at her best.

12

Que Amoro

Career best when excellent runner up in this race last year. Not so good since. Needs to return to best.

13

Suesa

French-trained. Beaten favourite in G1 at Royal Ascot before impressive winner of G2 over 1000m at Goodwood. Excellent chance.

14

Winter Power

All 12 races over 1000m. Multiple winner at Listed and G3 level. Chased too fast pace in G1 at Royal Ascot. Respected.

15

Chipotle

2-y-o. Won Listed race at Royal Ascot but overall form not good enough.