1

Cadillac

Fitted with first-time blinkers he bounced back to top form when always travelling nicely and winning an 1800m Listed event at Leopardstown this month.

2

Dubai Future

The ratings would give him a bit of a chance but he was outpaced over this trip last time, looking to need further.

3

Majestic Dawn

A gutsy horse, qualities he didn’t really need to show when leading throughout and easily winning a Listed contest at Goodwood last month.

4

New Mandate

Has twice flopped when confronted with G1 company, but this will be easier and he did win in Listed company here – over 1600m – in April. But this trip is an issue.

5

Star Safari

First start at Ascot, Meydan being where he has competed most including a Listed win and a narrow G3 defeat, both over this trip, earlier in 2022.

6

Certain Lad

Has a good win and place strike-rate though didn’t perform well on his only previous Ascot start. One or two others preferred.

7

Foxes Tales

Twice not beaten far in G3 company this season. Also positive that he won over this trip at this meeting a year ago. Versatile groundwise.

8

Harrovian

First start for this four-time winner since struggling in G1 company at Meydan. But this is the ideal trip for this prominent racer.

9

Juan Elcano

Fast ground and a first start after a wind operation saw him land a surprise victory in this last year. Should be sharper for his 2022 return at Sandown.

10

Movin Time

Ran quite well in a G3 at Royal Ascot last year, without looking like winning. Needs to improve on both 2022 starts.

11

Palavecino

A big odds outsider and duly outclassed in a G1 at Epsom this month. A difficult ride who is also unlikely to be good enough here.

12

Perotto

Looking for his first win since surviving a slow start to win a 2021 Royal Ascot handicap over the straight 1600m. Not certain to last this trip.

13

Regal Reality

A good third in this in 2020 especially considering the slow ground didn’t suit him. Has often run well after a break before.

14

Tasman Bay

Made fast improvement throughout last season, including a very good second in a G2 at Royal Ascot. Might try to lead. Slow ground will help.

15

West End Charmer

His last three career wins have come at around this trip which is positive, and he also finished strongly on his latest start. A fast pace would help.

16

Aristia

Bred to improve with age and nearly landed a shock win at York last time – leading and just caught. The only filly in this but she can’t be ignored.