York

The picture would have been a lot clearer if Amiloc had been able to put his stamina to the test in the Goodwood Cup, rather than having his jockey part company with him leaving the stalls. He has a good chance on his best form but is also unraced on ground worse than good to yielding, so, with plenty of rain forecast yesterday, that may be one risk too many. If the seemingly moody Illinois is discounted, there is not that much between the others but the most solid options under the likely conditions are CABALLO DE MAR and Carmers, if they have recovered from their Gold Cup exertions.[Richard Austen]