World Approval has strong claims arriving on the back of victory in the Woodbine Mile where he beat Lancaster Bomber. But the latter is one of the lesser lights of a strong European challenge led by stablemate Roly Poly along with Ribchester. That pair are closely matched on recent collateral form with the former beating Persuasive to win the Sun Chariot at Newmarket and Ribchester second to the same horse in the QE11 at Ascot last month. Home Of The Brave has a tough task along with the French duo Zelzal and Karar but the recent victory of SUEDOIS in the Shadwell Turf Mile at Keeneland shouldn’t be underestimated. David O’Meara’s charge has thrived for the step up to today’s trip and his defeat of the re-opposing Heart To Heart and Ballagh Rocks at Keeneland gives him every chance in this especially if the former employs his usual front-running tactics to set a fast pace.
Midnight Storm (USA) Pioneerof The Nile H out of My Tina.
Heart To Heart (USA) English Channel H out of Ask The Question.
Mr. Roary (USA) Scat Daddy gelding out of If Angels Sang.
Lancaster Bomber (USA) War Front colt out of Sun Shower.
World Approval (USA) Northern Afleet gelding out of Win Approval.
Zelzal (FR) Sea The Stars colt out of Olga Prekrasa.
Om (USA) Munnings H out of Rare Cat.
Suedois (FR) Le Havre gelding out of Cup Cake.
Home Of The Brave (IRE) Starspangledbanner H out of Blissful Beat.
Ribchester (IRE) Iffraaj colt out of Mujarah.
Ballagh Rocks (USA) Stormy Atlantic colt out of Bells Are Ringing.
Roly Poly (USA) War Front filly out of Misty For Me.
Blackjackcat (USA) Tale Of The Cat gelding out of Bootleg Annie.
Karar Invincible Spirit gelding out of In The Light.
