KANAF launches our 2011 raid on the York Ebor meeting when he runs in the Symphony Group Handicap, the opener on Wednesday, and, while we will need luck in running in the 20-runner cavalry charge up the Knavesmire straight, our fellow is surely overdue a slice of good fortune.
Ed said:"The drying ground is a big plus to Kanaf's chance, who might have finished second instead of fifth had he not been repeatedly been baulked in the Stewards Cup at Goodwood. I am sure that there is another decent handicap in him - maybe it is this one!"
FAREER joins SNOW FAIRY in the box heading to York on Thursday. "He is more than capable and we are trying the blinkers again as he didn't travel great at Goodwood last time. He likes York almost as much as he likes Ascot, so, hopefully, he'll be thereabouts in what looks a very competetive race."