1

Ever Present

Not seen since won good handicap over 2564m in September. Two previous wins over 3000m. Tough task.

2

Chichester

Never run beyond 2100m. Well beaten in G3 in April. A tough task.

3

Mashhoor

Impressive winner of good handicap over 2000m for new stable. Big rise in handicap mark but fair chance.

4

Kenzai Warrior

Not run since January nor beyond 2000m. On balance of form is not good enough.

5

Cap Francais

Inconsistent, better at shorter distances and well beaten at Epsom 14 days ago. An unlikely winner.

6

Trawlerman

Back from year off won Class 2 handicap over 2000m in April. Stays 2400m. Good chance.

7

Kelly’s Dino

9-y-o. Not won since 2019. Well beaten in May after year off. Victory would be a major shock.

8

Just Fine

Returned from break with respectable third in Class 2 handicap over 2371m. Needs to improve.

9

Moktasaab

Won twice for new stable then troubled run when beaten favourite at Epsom. Best form at 2000m. Risky.

10

Stay Well

In good form, second in competitive handicap recently. Fair chance but well beaten both runs at Ascot.

11

Brilliant Light

Won fair handicap over 1955m on return from break in May, first win since 2020. Not ruled out.

12

Longbourn

Consistent and back from break good second over 1600m. Stays 2400m. Looks well handicapped. Good chance.

13

Contact

In good form. Won two decent handicaps over 2400m recently. Could defy raised handicap mark.

14

Gold Maze

Cost 550,000 guineas as a yearling but won 1-11, a maiden race in 2020. Disappointed last year and sold for 35,000 guineas. Encouraging run last month after 11 month break but unlikely winner.

15

Sir Rumi

Needs to improve on this year’s performances. Handicap mark looks unappealing. A tough task.

16

Cemhaan

Improved this year, winning both races well on fast ground. Handicap mark still fair. Good chance.

17

Candleford

Last autumn’s form gives him decent chance. Not run since November but not ruled out.

18

State Of Bliss

Beaten long way latest runs, including at Epsom 13 days ago. Little chance on that form.

19

Ajero

A good hurdler had first run on Flat this year and running creditably over 2000m. Will stay further. Interesting.