1

Rodaballo

Has enjoyed plenty of success at Spain’s La Zarzuela racecourse, but struggled to make a major impact in three runs at Meydan earlier this year. Goes well on a slow surface.

2

Ghaly

Weakened in a Royal Ascot handicap but that was his first start for 236 days. Previous two starts were handicap wins at York and Newmarket, on fast and slow ground respectively.

3

Major Partnership

Returned from a spell at Meydan to win a fast-ground Nottingham handicap. Led for some of the trip in a stronger Sandown handicap subsequently, tiring late on but not disgraced.

4

Empirestateofmind

His five career wins have all come at this trip, but it is his first career start at Ascot. Came close to winning a Newmarket handicap in April.

5

Akhu Najla

Lengthy gaps between races with training issues and returns from a 308-day break, disappointing when last seen. Previously had been a runaway maiden winner over this trip on fast ground.

6

Lattam

Powerful surges from the rear have seen him win handicaps at The Curragh and Newcastle this season. Best on a slow surface and still looks reasonably handicapped.

7

Storm Catcher

Yet to win on a turf surface and his last three all-weather wins have come over 2000m, challenging from the back each time. May struggle given these different circumstances.

8

Spirit Catcher

A well-beaten favourite on his latest start but a valid excuse for that as he was carried across the course by a loose horse. To win, will need to thrive at this first attempt over Ascot’s straight 1600m.

9

Mr Mistoffelees

Only win has come on an all-weather surface and mostly modest efforts in three runs this season. His handicap mark is becoming easier but it might not be enough.

10

Lowton

Now handicapping and up to 1600m after narrowly winning a maiden and a novices’ event on his last two starts.