Sergeant Cecil is among 17 confirmations for the Emirates Airline Yorkshire Cup on Friday.

Rod Millman's ever-popular stayer won York's 14-furlong Group Two event last season but has not managed to get his head in front since.

Aidan O'Brien looks sure to mount a strong challenge with Yeats, Septimus and Honolulu still engaged.

Geordieland and Percussionist are also sure to have their supporters.

The former finished second 12 months ago and the latter was successful in the 2006 renewal.

In what looks certain to be a high-class renewal, Anna Pavlova, Royal And Regal, Sixties Icon and Speed Gifted are also involved.

Completing the list of possibles are Alfie Flits, Greek Envoy, Regal Flush, Samuel, Tranquil Tiger, Veenwouden and Young Mick, who ran at Ascot on Saturday.

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