Group Two Yorkshire Cup Guide 2022

Top class stayer, multiple G1 winner and quite clearly the class act here. Stradivarius always runs well fresh, and he should have a class edge here.

However, he was a few lengths behind the progressive Tashkan in the Long Distance Cup on Champions Day, which must raise a small question mark. Hard to knock his consistency, and he does stand out like a sore thumb.

Should win.

Made a satisfactory return to racing when 2ndto Kyprios in Navan. She ran well last year, and seems to run consistently to a high level of form.

She does get 6lb from her rivals which is a handy allowance. She should strip fitter for her recent run, and rates as a very lively danger to the favourite.

Close second to the useful Hamish, last time out in the Ormonde at Chester. He is without a win since the Dante of 2020 though, but he is rather unexposed at this trip.

He does seem to have a lot of ability, though he’s hard to predict.

Won well last time out in the John Porter. His ability isn’t up for questioning, as he has run to a very good level, though, there are some question marks with regards his best trip.

He’s up against some proper staying horses at the trip today, who will certainly be doing their best work at the death.

His only chance could lie within the tactics of the race, with it being a small field, there could be an emphasis on turn of foot. Risky nonetheless.

Had the measure of Stradivarius on Champions Day at Ascot towards the end of last season. However, he only finished fifth of six on his return to action this year, and that was in a lower grade.

Providing he’s come on for his first run, he should be a player, but he needs to confirm his promise in this company.