Clive Cox’s star sprinter Harry Angel returns to the racecourse in the Duke Of York Stakes on Wednesday
The four-year-old faces a small but select field on his seasonal reappearance at York
STAR sprinter Harry Angel faces just six rivals on his seasonal reappearance.
Clive Cox's four-year-old is lined up to run in the Duke Of York Stakes on the Knavesmire this Wednesday.
He already has two Group 1 wins to his name after landing the July Cup at Newmarket and the Sprint Cup at Haydock last season.
The Godolphin-owned sprinter was last seen finishing fourth on Champions Day at Ascot.
Despite only facing a small field, Harry Angel will have to give weight to all his rivals, but is still the hot favourite.
Last year's Duke of York hero Tasleet is back to defend his crown for trainer William Haggas.
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Kevin Ryan's Brando was a disappointing favourite in this race a year ago and connections will be hoping for a better run this year after he won the Abernant Stakes at Newmarket last month.
David Griffiths' Ornate, Mick Easterby's Perfect Pasture, David Elsworth's course and distance winner Sir Dancealot and Dominik Moser's German challenger Artistica complete the field.
Meanwhile Seven fillies have been declared for the Tattersalls Musidora Stakes.
John Gosden and Frankie Dettori have combined to win the last three renewals of this recognised Oaks Trial, with Gosden saddling five of the last seven winners.
This year he is represented by Highgarden, who will be expected to improve from her odds-on defeat at Sandown almost three weeks ago.
Dual Oaks-winning trainer Ralph Beckett runs Newmarket winner Ceilidhs Dream and Haggas sends Give And Take.
David Simcock's Etyah, Ed Vaughan's dual winner Dancing Brave Bear, Hugo Palmer's Expensive Liaison and Lubinka from Peter Chapple-Hyam's yard are also in the mix.