David O’Meara boasts one runner in the Diomed Stakes with his nine-year-old Escobar. The gelding won the Challenge Cup Handicap at Ascot last October but has struggled since, finishing tenth, third and fourth in the Listed Trophy Stakes at Haydock last month. He was heavily raced last year and managed two victories, but most came in lesser company than he will face here.
Tougher test back up in class now and others make more appeal on recent form. Jason Watson will do the steering.