Listed – 1993m – Turf
1 | Dubai Warrior | Upwardly mobile on all-weather surfaces, impressive from the front when winning a Lingfield G3 on only 2020 start. Just needs to prove himself on grass. |
2 | Crossed Baton | Proven at this trip, and two of his four wins have come in similar Listed company. Strong at the finish when winning at Lingfield last November. |
3 | Mountain Hunter | An outsider in this last year, and never threatened to win. Third in a G2 at Meydan when last seen, always prominent then. |
4 | Cockalorum | Good in his grade, on turf and all-weather. His small stable have kicked off 2020 well, but on figures Cockalorum has a mountain to climb here. |
5 | Dream Castle | A G1 winner over 1800m at Meydan early last year but has failed to win in nine starts since. Will need to recapture his mojo. |
6 | Extra Elusive | A big and formerly immature horse, he appreciated fast ground when a fast-finishing second at this level at Sandown. Ran poorly last time. |
7 | Forest Ranger | Very good on his day, having won a G3 and two G2’s all at this sort of trip. After early success he became a bit disappointing in 2019. |
8 | Fox Tal | Lightly raced and has not disappointed on any start. Looked like a horse worth following when fourth in a G1 here last October. |
9 | King Ottokar | Looked smart when winning over 2000m at Newbury last year but hasn’t quite lived up to that since. Wants slow ground. |
10 | Mountain Angel | A bit unlucky to finish only fifth in this last year. Ran two really good races in group events in France latter last year. Wants slow ground. |
11 | Prince Eiji | Beautifully bred but yet to justify his huge price tag. He’s had injury interruptions, ran quite well on his return and may appreciate this rise in trip. |
12 | Regal Reality | Targetted at this, his only Royal Ascot entry. Third to Enable in a Sandown G1 at this trip last year is the standout form of the race. |
13 | Sir Dragonet | Failed to stay a much longer trip than this in a G1 Classic at Doncaster but was a disappointing favourite on his return at Naas. Can do better. |
14 | Walkinthesand | It is 281 days since he last ran but he has usually run really well after a break. Proven at this trip and probably best on fast ground. |
15 | Aloe Vera | Backward and immature last season but she still won both starts including when showing smart acceleration in Listed company over this trip at Goodwood. |
16 | Bubble And Squeak | Ratings indicate she’s got very little chance. At least she showed guts to win a handicap at this track (1600m) last year. |