1

Aesterius

£380,000 2-y-o. Won minor event convincingly last month, a nice preparation for this tougher challenge.

2

Arizona Blaze

Faster ground suited him when winning G3 over 1200m at the Curragh following defeat by the impressive Whistlejacket over 1000m on soft. Respected.

3

Binadham

Readily won ordinary maiden at Yarmouth in April. An unlikely winner.

4

Blinky

Narrowly won ordinary looking novice at Leicester on second start. Tough task.

5

Evening Saigon

Withdrawn

6

Loom

Ready winner of novice race at Ripon on second start, looking capable of competing at higher level.

7

Milford

Quickened impressively when winning a five-runner maiden race at Hamilton last month. Could be useful.

8

Moving Force

Won and close second in two races over 1000m at Beverley, battling well in defeat. Outside chance.

9

Rock Hunter

Won a maiden race on debut in France before twice narrowly beaten, latest in Listed race at Sandown. Acts well on soft ground.

10

Shareholder

€460,000 2-y-o. Narrowly won on debut at Beverley about two weeks ago. Needs to improve.

11

The Man

Likeable winner of novice event on all-weather track at Southwell in April. Needs more.

12

Tropical Storm

Improved on promising debut when narrowly beaten over 1000m at Newmarket in race that has worked out well. Respected.

13

Whistlejacket

500,000 guineas yearling. Stretched out impressively when winning Listed race in fast time at the Curragh on soft ground. Leading contender.

14

Saturday Flirt

Trained in USA by Wesley Ward, who has won this race twice. Won maiden on turf over 1100m at Keeneland in April. Respected.