However, he is reported to be back to form and ready to show his true colours.
Midterm is reported to be in great form ahead of ChesterGetty Images
“He had a couple of niggly things after his run at Newbury. It was a little bit unsatisfactory,” said Teddy Grimthorpe, racing manager to owner Khalid Abdullah.
“However, his work since has been very encouraging and we think he’s come on a lot for the run.
US Army Ranger (right) won the Chester Vase last yearGetty Images
“We’re looking forward to seeing him run in the Ormonde.”
Aidan O’Brien’s runner was a neck behind Midterm in the Champion Stakes and was third to Air Pilot at Naas on his return last month.
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Another course winner in the field is Red Verdon.
Andrew Balding would be sweet on the chances of Duretto, if the much-needed rain fell on the Roodee.
“He’s got a 3lb penalty for winning the St Simon Stakes. He’s in great form and if they get any rain there, he’d go very well,” the Kingsclere handler told At The Races.
Winning Story steps up in grade after taking the All-Weather Marathon Championship in good style at Lingfield last month.
"Winning Story won very well on his latest start and is in good form," Trainer Saeed bin Suroor told www.godolphin.com.
"His last piece of work went well and I am looking for a good run, although this is a tougher race for him."
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