MATCHA MINT attracted outside betting support on debut and ran with promise against winners over a similar trip and will likely play a leading role with natural improvement expected. BACK FROM WAR and BRIGHT AND BRAZEN will be more competitive at this level after running in a feature last time. Returning WAITING ON CHARLIE, YENTYL (tongue-tie removed) and well-bred newcomers MANURIKI and SHIMMERING complete the shortlist.
by Stéphane Legouverneur