1

Gorak

In decent form during busy year but paid for good effort in G3 12 days ago with huge rise in handicap mark. Probably hopeless task.

2

Witch Hunter

Usually runs respectably but only won 2 from 18 and needs to improve.

3

Rhythm Master

Not run since second in Class 2 Handicap over 1400m at all-weather track in March. Tough task.

4

Vafortino

Midfield in this race last year. In good, consistent form since. Third in Class 2 Handicap over 1400m at Ascot in May. A solid contender.

5

Kingdom Come

Returned from long break with three wins over 1400m then fourth in Class 2 Handicap over 1600m in May. Return to 1400m may help.

6

Montassib

Fifth in this race last year followed by string of good runs. Won Class 2 Handicap over 1400m at Newmarket in May. In the mix.

7

Totally Charming

Won 5 from 13. Eighth of 22 in Class 2 Handicap over this course and distance last month. Handicap mark a bit high.

8

Bopedro

7-y-o. In fair form but suspicion that needs handicap mark reduced to win again.

9

Accidental Agent

9-y-o. Won G1 Queen Anne Stakes here in 2018. Had no success in 10 starts since last won. Not so good now. Unlikely winner.

10

Warrior Brave

15 successive defeats before recaptured form with quick double this month. Never raced beyond 1300m and faces tough task.

11

Spirit Of Light

Won 2 from 32, latest in 2021. Finished 24th in this race last year off same handicap mark. In decent form but unlikely winner.

12

Documenting

10-y-o. Prolific winner. Three runs in this race when ninth last year. An unlikely winner.

13

Silent Film

26th in this race last year. Not run since respectable efforts in Dubai early in the year. An unlikely winner.

14

Biggles

Reliable performer, improved steadily and in good form. Second in Class 2 Handicap over this course and distance in May. Suited by soft ground. A good chance.

15

Croupier

Shown good level of ability, best on good ground. All races over around 1600m since 2021. Won Class 2 Handicap at York in May. In the mix.

16

Toimy Son

Well beaten all three runs for new stable, latest over this course and distance in May. An unlikely winner.

17

Unforgotten

Won three at all-weather tracks and good third in Class 2 Handicap over 1600m at Newbury a month ago. In the mix.

18

Lir Speciale

Progressive and improved again to win Class 3 Handicap over 1400m on all-weather track in May. Likely to improve again and a good chance.

19

Baradar

Best on soft ground and run well on it all three races for new stable. Good chance if gets right conditions.

20

Percy’s Lad

In reasonable form over 1500m and further but needs handicap mark to come down to be fully competitive. Tough task.

21

Northern Express

Reliable performer at 1400m and 1600m on range of going. On career high handicap mark and needs a bit of improvement.

22

Great Max

Won 1 from 13. Well beaten both runs for new stable this year. An unlikely winner.

23

Ropey Guest

15 of his 35 races been at Ascot. Not won there but second in this race last year. Won over 1400m at Goodwood in May. In the mix.

24

Spangled Mac

Good progress last year. Not seen since respectable runs in Dubai early this year. Needs to be at his best.

25

Tylos

Burst of improvement on heavy ground, easily winning Class 4 Handicap over 1400m at Leicester. Subsequently well beaten on soft ground at Ascot. Tough task off raised handicap mark.

26

The Gatekeeper

Two wins among series of decent runs this year. More improvement needed.

27

Spanish Star

8-y-o. In best form of career. Two wins and a second from three runs in May and June. Now faces his highest handicap mark. Interesting.

28

Rhoscolyn

Third in this race last year. Badly out of form this year. An unlikely winner.

29

Redarna

9-y-o. Prolific winner. Twice run well at Ascot. Unraced since last October. An unlikely winner.

Reserves

30

Star Of Orion

Midfield in this race last year. In good form over 1400m recently. Not ruled out but hasn’t won since 2021.

31

Indemnify

Promising last year and won Class 3 Handicap over 1600m at Sandown on return last month. In the mix.

32

Cruyff Turn

Disappointing and well beaten all runs this year. Needs sudden improvement. An unlikely winner.