ERNST BLOFELD (6) wasn't far away on debut last start over 1600m at this track, finishing third and beaten 1.3 lengths. Likely improver who is expected to be in the finish. MODERN STYLE (7) is a three-year-old gelding at the races for the first time. From an elite family that includes black type success, being by Frankel from Poplin. Comes from a stable which has an impressive strike rate with the first-starters. SWORD OF WESSEX (10) resumes from a spell of seven months and looked close to a win before that break, finishing off with a minor placing over 1600m at Sandown Park. Taking on a longer trip to kick off this prep. Among the leading chances. ANZAC DAY (1) looks to kick off this prep the way he ended the last 18 months ago when he scored over 2000m at Newmarket (Rowley). Key player.