1

Lazuli

Showed his class when winning a 1000m G3 at Newmarket in May, outpaced at one stage but responding to his jockey’s urgings. Best on good or faster ground.

2

Ainsdale

The softer the ground the better for him. Two good runs on those conditions in 2021, latterly when his late surge only just failed in a G2 at Haydock.

3

Arecibo

Has been in career-best form lately, easily winning a hot Newmarket handicap, then runner-up in a G1 sprint at Royal Ascot on faster ground than he prefers. Live chance.

4

Came From The Dark

Best suited to challenging late off a brutal pace and his power-packed finish only just failed to win him a G3 sprint at Newmarket in May. Looks versatile surface-wise.

5

Count D’Orsay

Best on slow ground over this trip and not beaten far in any of his last three starts. But ratings suggest that this is quite a tough challenge.

6

Rocket Action

Comes back from a break and has not previously shown his best form off an absence. Yet to win on a turf surface, another worry for his supporters.

7

Stone Of Destiny

Ran decently on his only previous Sandown run, and also good efforts in handicaps and when only beaten 4L in a Royal Ascot G1 last time. Has often been unlucky in running.

8

Keep Busy

Has not won above Listed level but very encouraging that she has not been beaten far in three G1 sprinting attempts. Outclassed lesser rivals at Ayr last month.

9

Atalis Bay

Taking on older horses, but three-year-olds have a good record in this G3. He responded well to fend off challengers, leading throughout in a Listed sprint here last month.

10

Happy Romance

Proved that she had trained into a decent three-year-old with a 1200m Listed all-weather win, despite meeting trouble. Recent turf form has been less convincing.