More experienced that some in this race, Max Vega had an indifferent 2022, winning here twice (including this contest) but not threatening the leaders elsewhere at the likes of York and Goodwood. 22/1 shot in the Group Three St Simon Stakes here in October over 1m 4f, staying on well to beat 8/11fav Hamish by a head.
Talented on his day and has gone well fresh before, winning this contest last year so he must be respected. Rossa Ryan does the steering.