1

King’s Gamble

Carries top weight due to good third in G2 last August. Second in novice race on return this month. Tough task.

2

Whip Cracker

Raced keenly when placed in Listed races over further. Not certain to benefit from drop back to 1600m.

3

Follow Me

Won both races since moved from France to Ireland, latest over 1400m. Unraced on ground faster than good. Interesting.

4

Bergamasco

Progressive on Dundalk’s all-weather track, winning three times, all over 1600m. Return to turf a concern.

5

Starlore

Eyecatching run in good Handicap over 1400m at Goodwood last time when troubled passage from rear. 1600m should suit and live contender.

6

Cuban Tiger

Won Listed race on all-weather track but last on first run on turf in April. Not seen since.

7

Watch My Tracer

Bred for sprinting. Won Listed race over 1400m but well beaten last month and unlikely to appreciate 1600m.

8

Blue Lemons

Decent level of form on soft ground. Needs to improve on well held fourth in Handicap last month.

9

Involvement

Run consistently well. Good second in decent Handicap over 1600m last month and further progress likely. A live contender.

10

Bobsleigh

Mixed results in sprints at up to G2 level as 2-y-o. Not run since August. A tough challenge.

11

Dragon Leader

Won 4 from 5 last year, all wins at 1200m. Struggled over 1400m this year and unlikely to appreciate further.

12

Son Of Man

Respectable efforts at G3 level last year and second in fair Handicap over 1400m 11 days ago. Not ruled out.

13

Watcha Matey

Gelded after busy first season and since won both Handicaps convincingly. May cope with raised handicap mark.

14

Vercors

Won 2 from 7 in France, latest modest event over 1350m. Bred to appreciate further but may need soft ground.

15

Cogitate

Has ability but not seen since well beaten by useful performer in March. Tough task.

16

Cracking Gold

Won twice on all-weather tracks. Not disgraced in Handicap on turf in April but needs to improve.

17

Mission To Moon

Twice won Handicaps at Goodwood over 1400m on soft ground. Good second in Handicap at Epsom three weeks ago. Should run well.

18

Dashing Darcey

Consistent in decent Handicaps this year. Won well over 1634m 12 days ago. May cope with raised handicap mark.

19

Qirat

Returned from break with convincing success in good Handicap over 1400m at Goodwood. Leading contender.

20

Arctic Thunder

Showed promise before winning five-runner Handicap at Ascot over 1400m in May. In the mix.

21

Volterra

400,000 guineas yearling. Easily justified favouritism in decent Handicap over 1600m last month. Likely to improve and a live contender.

22

Air Commander

Beaten in both Handicaps, at Naas over 1600m. Needs to improve a lot.

23

Mickley

Readily won both races this year, the latest a Handicap over 1400m. More improvement likely. Interesting.

24

Skukuza

Improving. Quickened well when came from last to first in Handicap over 1600m at Newmarket in May. Live contender.

25

Native Warrior

Likely to build on promise shown when winning maiden nicely last month following earlier respectable effort against decent opponents. Live contender.

26

Safwan

First run for new trainer after move from France, where won 2 from 7. Mainly raced over further. Tough task.

27

Miletus

Only run three times, winning novice at 1628m last month. Difficult to assess.

28

The Camden Colt

Won 1-10. Placed last three runs in Handicaps. Needs to improve.

29

Monkey Island

Only run three times. Well beaten twice last year, returned in May and won big field novice over 1400m at 80-1. Outside chance.

30

Sir Les Patterson

Won two minor races over 1400m on all-weather tracks before distant last over 1600m on soft ground. An unlikely winner.

Reserves

31

Lautrec

600,000 guineas yearling. Better effort when second in Handicap over 1600m at Newmarket in May. Well held by winner but may improve.

32

Grey Cuban

Has some fair form but handicap mark looks high after well beaten latest two races.

33

Rocking Tree

Won twice on all-weather track for new trainer before well beaten on turf at Newmarket. Tough task.