Arnis Master

Winner of a couple of valuable domestic sales races. Winless at a higher level but likely to give a very good account even if it is hard to see him actually winning.

Best Lightning

Second in domestic 2000 Guineas last year, and good bits of form – even in defeat – since. Already a two-time winner this term including over course and distance followed by two defeats, including at Ascot when trying to give weight to useful horses. Likely to be in the mix.

Calif

Form has reached new levels since switched to his current trainer. Had some of these rivals behind when an excellent second in a Dusseldorf G3. Likely a big player for his in-form trainer.

Dapango

Lightly raced and with a very shrewd stable. Has been set some stiff tasks but coming back in trip to 1600m resulted in a career-best performance when third at Dusseldorf latest. Looks a serious contender.

Fire Of The Sun

Trainer’s second string and one of the lowest rated in the field. Finished second in Italian 2000 Guineas but only win came in a Maiden in France. An outsider.

Hurricane Dream

Yet to win above Listed level and winless this season but from a powerful French yard and ambitiously campaigned in some better races than this so this represents a drop in class. Not ground dependent and is in with a chance.

Rubaiyat

Talented performer whose best form makes him a threat to all but is winless this season over a range of different trips. This distance looks right but much will depend on whether he is in the right mood.

Runnymede

Better than ever this year at the age of six.  Mixes French and German races and very good fourth in this in 2020. Very ground-dependent (needs good or better).

Simply Striking

A 1600m winner in Spain on his penultimate start – his seventh career win. However his occasional appearances in ‘Black Type’ races hasn’t revealed any winning efforts yet, and never a serious factor in a Chantilly G3 last time.

Zavaro

Outran his odds over course and distance in May but yet to win at this level and losing sequence stretches back to April last year.