He has won three times, having accounted for Mujood over a mile at Goodwood in May, and remains unexposed.
If he handles the trip from a plum draw in stall two - and there is little reason to think he won't - he should not be far away.
RA Junior, trained by Brian Meehan, is one of only two three-year-olds in the event.
This lightly-raced colt, who showed good form over a mile last season, has solid each-way claims, along with the Brian Ellison-trained Ladies Best, who was a narrow fourth to Duncan on his penultimate start at Epsom.
Howard Johnson won the Norfolk Stakes in 2005 and 2007, so it was interesting that he was represented by KINGDOM OF LIGHT (2.05) in the Group 2 contest at Royal Ascot this year.
He is clearly highly regarded and though he carries plenty of weight, he may be able to overcome the handicap in the five-furlong sprint.
The draw could be a factor in the mile handicap that follows, so Osteopathic Remedy and GALA CASINO STAR (2.35) both make plenty of appeal.
Richard Fahey's yard is in great form, so it is hoped that the application of first-time blinkers will galvanise the four-year-old.
FRISTON FOREST (3.45) was very game in defeat behind Som Tala at Doncaster last time on his first try at two miles and this drop back to a mile and three-quarters should be a benefit. He also seems to act on any ground.
Simon Milham's York TV tips
2.05 Kingdom Of Light; 2.35 Gala Casino Star; 3.10 Riggins; 3.45 Friston Forest.
