1

Hurricane Ivor

Delivered some terrific sprint performances last season, probably his best being when leading late to win a Newbury G3. Wants a strong pace to aim at. Good or soft ground ideal.

2

Arecibo

Won here at Newmarket on his first start of last season before suffering a poor trip when sixth in this race. Some other good sprinting efforts followed. Deserves respect.

3

Atalis Bay

Has moved to this trainer – who specialises with sprinters – and has also won off an absence before. Often very fast from the gates, as he was when leading throughout at Sandown last year.

4

Came From The Dark

Delivering a typical fast finish, he only just failed to win this last year. And did win two of his four starts in 2021, surging past rivals to win a G3 at Sandown last July – a career best on that most recent run.

5

Existent

Has won at Newmarket but that was over 1400m on heavy ground. Dropped to pure sprinting trips since joining this stable, winning two all-weather handicaps earlier this year.

6

Khaadem

Very talented but quirky. Has run really well in some G1 sprints in the past and – despite racing too keenly – he won a Listed race at Doncaster last year.

7

Mondammej

Six of his last seven starts – including two wins – have come on all-weather surfaces. But he did come from behind to win two fast-ground sprint handicaps at Haydock last year.

8

Saint Lawrence

Drops to 1000m for the first time and may be vulnerable to some more hardened speedsters. However he did finish a good second in a 1200m G3 at Ascot in 2021.

9

Tis Marvellous

Now eight but last season he was probably faster than ever, winning three competitive sprints on a variety of ground conditions. An Ascot specialist, only one of his 39 starts coming at Newmarket.

10

Twilight Calls

Visually very impressive when accelerating from off the pace to win a course and distance handicap on his 2022 return this month. Good ground there, but best on a fast surface.

11

Whenthedealinsdone

Twice a sprint handicap winner last season, at Windsor and Goodwood. But it is 231 days since his last start plus purely on ratings looks to have a challenging task.

12

Zarzyni

Has developed into a smart and consistent sprinter. His victory – in first-time cheekpieces – at Musselburgh this month hinted at another good season ahead.