Michael Jarvis admits Yaa Wayl has plenty on his plate when he takes on seasoned campaigners in the Victoria Racing Club International Stakes at Ascot.
The gelding is the highest weighted of a trio of three-year-olds taking on their elders in the richly-endowed handicap and booked his place with victory at Newbury last time, for which he picked up a penalty.
"He's been in very good form this season. He has crept up in the handicap and he has a 3lb penalty, so it's quite a stiff test for him giving some useful older horses weight," said the trainer.
Decent Fella won twice in Ireland for Edward Lynam and was an eyecatching sixth on his first start for Andrew Balding at Newmarket.
The trainer said: "He ran a good race at Newmarket and nothing really went right for him that day. It's a very competitive race, but he's in good form and I expect him to run well.
"He's got a low draw (stall three), which should be all right. It's difficult to know at this stage, but I'd certainly rather be low than high.
"Fast ground should be fine for him and he works like a horse who's on a very fair mark. That's all you can ask for in these big handicaps."
Himalya has finished second on his last three starts, including in the Buckingham Palace Handicap at Royal Ascot, and Jeremy Noseda is anticipating a big run from the top-weight.
"I have been happy with Himalya since his last start and he'd previously run very well over the course and distance in the Buckingham Palace," the Newmarket handler told www.jeremynoseda.com.
"As long as there is a good amount of pace around him to lead him into the race, I feel he should be able to put up another good effort. We're happy with being drawn 10."
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