1

Magical Morning

Returned to form with win 12 days ago. On career high handicap mark. Just a fair chance.

2

Escobar

8-y-o. A capable performer but well beaten in both appearances in this race. Unlikely winner.

3

Sinjaari

Encouraging run over 1600m last month after break. Usually races over further. Not ruled out.

4

Intellogent

Ex-French where once G1 winner. Running well at lower level for new stable. A decent chance.

5

San Andreas

Balance of form and handicap mark unappealing. Disappointed five days ago. Unlikely winner.

6

Symbolize

Good record at Ascot including over 1600m although mainly raced over shorter. Respected.

7

Bopedro

Not at best in two runs last month. Handicap mark unappealing. A tough task.

8

Humanitarian

Lightly raced 6-y-o well beaten for new stable this year. Very unlikely winner.

9

Astro King

Second in this race last year. Didn’t get clear run on return in April. Leading contender.

10

Greatgadian

Won both races this year, over 2000m on all-weather tracks. Strong pace will suit. Fair chance.

11

Tempus

After winning on return from long break in January, recent runs less encouraging. Tough task.

12

Bless Him

8-y-o. Several years since twice won over course and distance. Well beaten recently. Handicap mark unappealing.

13

Aratus

Lightly raced 4-y-o. All runs over 1400m. Needs to improve on this year’s performances.

14

Cruyff Turn

A solid record. Won decent handicap over 1575m last month. In the mix.

15

Desert Peace

Since 2020 been racing with fair success in Dubai and USA. Last ran February. Difficult to assess.

16

Etonian

Lightly raced 4-y-o. Outclassed when distant last in G1 in May. Tough task.

17

Isla Kai

Won at Ascot over 1594m last year. Finding it harder off raised handicap mark. Beaten favourite 12 days ago. Difficult task.

18

Lunar Space

Ex-Irish. First run for new stable and since October. Unlikely winner.

19

Fantastic Fox

Has run well over course and distance. Decent run at Epsom 12 days ago gives him good chance.

20

Excel Power

Progressing well until well beaten under higher handicap mark at Epsom 12 days ago. Tough task.

21

Notre Belle Bete

Done well for new stable this year over 1600m until beaten favourite last time. Outside chance.

22

Rebel Territory

Much improved over last year. Won 3 weeks ago after 7 month break. Higher handicap mark but fair chance.

23

What’s The Story

8-y-o. Not won since 2019. Run in this race 4 times, beaten further each time. Unlikely winner.

24

Legend Of Dubai

Lightly raced 4-y-o. Impressive winner on return in April. Raised handicap mark but race should suit and excellent chance.

25

Percy’s Lad

Lost form last year. Revived for new stable, winning two of three. A live outsider.

26

Totally Charming

Improved for new stable this year. Won good Epsom handicap 12 days ago. Higher mark but fair chance.

27

Dark Shift

Won 3 times at Ascot. Badly drawn there when midfield in May. Won well since and good chance.

28

Via Serendipity

8-y-o. Returned to form when winning decent handicap over 1600m four days ago. Penalty makes this tough.

29

Real Force

Not won since 2020. Fair efforts recently but needs to improve.

30

Hortzadar

Well beaten in this race last two years, and in Epsom handicap 12 days ago. Little chance.

Reserves

31

You’re Hired

9-y-o has run well at Ascot but form this year not good enough. Unappealing.

32

Forest Falcon

Mixed form. Won Class 2 handicap over 2001m 13 days ago. Raised handicap rating but live outsider.

33

Redarna

8-y-o. Prolific winner still capable of decent performances but this looks too big a challenge.