1 |
Auguste Rodin |
Won his last three starts at two, and his runaway victory – despite heavy ground considered against him – in a 1600m G1 at Doncaster last October suggests that he has strong chances here. |
2 |
Chaldean |
Figures suggested rapid progress last season culminating in a 1400m G1 victory at Newmarket. No chance to prove his 2023 credentials when unseating his rider after a bump as the gates opened. |
3 |
Charyn |
Always prominent but could never get to the front-running winner on his 2023 return at Newbury. A good effort but an unlikely winner here especially with stamina concerns. |
4 |
Dubai Mile |
Put up a brave performance – and proved himself beyond this trip – when winning a heavy ground 2000m G1 at Saint-Cloud last October. Slow ground and a blistering pace would help. |
5 |
Flight Plan |
Easily won a minor event on the all-weather on his second start. A good second in a Listed all-weather event on his 2023 return. Smart but his profile looks wrong for this turf Classic. |
6 |
Galeron |
Stable enjoying a good start to 2023 but Galeron, though making late progress to finish third at Newcastle, is unlikely to make an impact here. |
7 |
Hi Royal |
A winner over this trip last season, and made quite an encouraging start to 2023. But surely below the class required for this. |
8 |
Holloway Boy |
Achieved the rare feat of winning at Royal Ascot (1400m Listed) on his very first start – surging from last to first. Other solid efforts later but needs to have improved. Trip not a worry. |
9 |
Indestructible |
Has improved significantly since last year, judging by his G3 victory over this course and distance last month, keen early on but finishing strongly. |
10 |
Little Big Bear |
Big and strong, winning his last four 2022 starts, latterly with a dominant display from the front, finishing 7l clear over 1200m at The Curragh last August. Pedigree offers hope for 1600m. |
11 |
Noble Style |
Unbeaten and brushed aside a step up in class to outspeed his rivals in a 1200m G2 at York. Returning 260 days later with stamina being the concern for this very fast colt. |
12 |
Royal Scotsman |
Won two of his six two-year-old starts, including a fast-ground 1200m G2 at Goodwood. Following one flop he finished powerfully, only narrowly failing to land a 1400m Newmarket G1. |
13 |
Sakheer |
Advertised himself as a serious prospect for 2023 after decisive acceleration saw him win a 1200m Newbury G2 last September. His relaxed style of racing gives him chances of lasting this trip. |
14 |
Silver Knott |
Twice a G3 winner last season – including over this course and distance which is surely an advantage. Despite a slow start he got to within a nose of winning a G1 at Keeneland last November. |