The Manhattan Stakes has attracted an Irish runner tonight in Alexios Komnenos from the Fossy Stack yard. He’ a lightly raced individual who could well put in a bold show in New York on the undercard for the Belmont Stakes.

He showed his class last year winning the Desmond Stakes as a three-year old having hinted at that as a juvenile when second to Churchill in The Tyros Stakes. He returned at G1 level this year running in The Lockinge Stakes. He found the early pace a bit quick at that level but his run suggests the step up in trip to 10f should be ideal as will be the ground.

He could surprise at a big price.

Recommendation: Alexios Komnenos 25/1 ew