NIGHT RAIDER rates an obvious strong contender for this valuable Group Two prize, following an encouraging third at York last week. That fine effort came over 6f, in the G2 Duke Of York Clipper Stakes, where the Dark Angel colt clearly didn’t stay the trip.

Dropping to the minimum distance appears a wise move for this speedster, and he could easily possess too much raw pace for his rivals, for a trainer who won this race in 2023 with Dramatised (same owners).

AMERICAN AFFAIR has been a huge improver in the sprint division this season - winning both starts with something to spare. The son of Washington DC has made giant strides - winning a first handicap from a mark of 67 to now being rated 98.

He isn’t far off these on ratings and we’re yet to reach the ceiling of his ability, considering he often doesn’t do a lot when hitting the front in his races. He looks primed to go well at a decent price.

SHE’S QUALITY is definitely worthy of a place in this Group Two, for her Irish trainer. The Acclamation filly is a Listed winner on quick ground. She returned to action with a fine reappearance second at Newmarket - just tiring late on.

She ought to take a step forward from that good effort and if she can do, will be a danger to all. She also claims a 3lb sex allowance, which offers her genuine each-way claims.