1

Annaf

Solid performer, improved to run creditably in two G2 sprints last month. This needs a leap forward.

2

Cannonball

Australian challenger, won G3 in March then good third in G1, both over 1100m. Coolangatta looks better.

3

Chipstead

An improving 5-y-o but needs a lot more to trouble these rivals.

4

Equilateral

8-y-o. Second in this race in 2020 and fifth last year. Good second in G2 Temple Stakes last month raises hopes.

5

Existent

Well beaten in this race last year. Beaten but not disgraced six times since at lower level. Tough challenge.

6

Manaccan

Good record over 1000m at Ascot but at lesser level. Not ruled out but needs to improve.

7

Mitbaahy

Improved last year and a promising run when fifth on reappearance in G2 sprint last month. An interesting outsider.

8

Raasel

Nine defeats since won G3 last summer. Not proved up to G1 standard yet. Unlikely winner.

9

Twilight Calls

Excelled when second in this race last year. Disappointing in two runs this year and an unlikely winner.

10

Coolangatta

Interesting Australian challenger, dual G1 winner over 1000m. This is a new test for the 3-y-o.

11

Happy Romance

Not beaten far in G1 Platinum Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot last year. Behind several of today’s rivals in recent G2 Temple Stakes. Tough task.

12

Highfield Princess

Top class sprinter. Won 3 G1 races last year, from 1000m to 1300m. Versatile and consistent. Fine chance.

13

Mooneista

Fourth in this race last year. Not won since 2021 and disappointing in Listed race last month.

14

Twilight Gleaming

Prolific winning sprinter in USA and second in G2 Queen Mary Stakes in 2021. Tough task but interesting.

15

Vadream

Well beaten in G1 Platinum Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot last year. Usually runs over further. Best on soft ground.

16

Bradsell

All races so far over 1200m. Won G2 Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot last year. Needs to recapture that form after disappointing runs.

17

Desert Cop

Running well at lower level over 1200m. Needs further improvement over this shorter distance.

18

Marshman

Solid performer at G2 and G3 level. This is tougher. Needs to improve to win.

19

Dramatised

Lightly raced, high class 3-y-o. Won G2 Queen Mary Stakes at Royal Ascot last year then second in G1 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint. Winning reappearance in G2 last month. Good chance.