1

Haatem

Enjoying a terrific season, winning a Newmarket G3 before his third in a G1 2000 Guineas and head second in the Irish equivalent. Must be considered back in a G3.

2

Boiling Point

Gained his second career win when proving too strong for three rivals in Listed company over this trip at Newmarket last month. Fast ground thought to suit best.

3

Chicago Critic

Ratings would suggest that he has plenty to find with some of these rivals. At least he comes here in winning form, surging late to win a 1600m Naas handicap.

4

Dark Tornado

Did shape with some promise at York last month, making headway before tiring. But he will be an outsider for this much stronger event.

5

Eben Shaddad

Encouraging in a Newmarket G3 on his 2024 return and, though never threatening in a G1 French 2000 Guineas (1600m) at Longchamp, was only 2L behind the winner. Drops back in trip.

6

El Bodon

His good dead-heat second on his 2024 return, in a G3 over this trip at Newbury in April, would give him chances here. But he appeared to regress from that effort at Ascot last time.

7

Indian Run

His promising 2yo career climaxed in a G3 victory over this trip on fast ground at York. But lots of improvement required based on his only 2024 outing.

8

Kikkuli

A half-brother to the mighty Frankel and all three career starts have been good, latterly when second in Listed company at Sandown. Expected faster ground here would help.

9

Kortez Bay

Has been competing in much weaker company than this, finally gaining his first career victory when outclassing his 14 rivals in a 1400m Fairyhouse maiden this month.

10

Mountain Bear

His strong-finishing second in a 1600m G1 on firm ground at Santa Anita last November was a clear career best. Well beaten in a G1 Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh on his 2024 return.

11

Native American

His two career wins came last season but he very nearly added to that tally when only just failing – after a tense struggle – to win a Listed event over this trip at Epsom in May.

12

Never So Brave

Facts and figures suggest continued progress and he has justified favouritism by winning both starts this season, latterly with a comfortable handicap win at Chester.

13

Night Raider

Gained runaway victories on his first two starts – novice events over this trip at Southwell – but made no impact in a G1 2000 Guineas last month.

14

River Tiber

Proven at Ascot, winning a 1200m G2 at this meeting last year. A highly respectable third in a 1600m G1 Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh last month suggests good prospects here.

15

Son

Prominent throughout when fourth in a 1400m Newbury G3 on his 2024 return. However, he never looked happy at Sandown last start and ran poorly.

16

Take Me To Church

Won over this trip at Dundalk and Naas earlier in the year. But has looked vulnerable up to G3 and G1 level on his last two starts. A front-running type.

17

Task Force

Plenty of promise last year latterly when a strong-finishing second in a 1200m Newmarket G1. Drops back in trip after just a fair 1600m G1 2000 Guineas run.

18

Zoum Zoum

Won all three starts last year, showing a liking for this trip and slow ground. Made a good start to 2024 when dead-heat second in a Newbury G3 but lacked the same flair at Epsom.

19

Pearls And Rubies

Some good form at a stakes level last season, including when second in a 1200m Newmarket G1. But with something to prove after a very modest 2024 return.

20

Ziggy’s Dream

A tough filly who has already had a busy career winning five of her 14 starts. She won a heavy ground 1400m Listed event in Italy on her latest start. This will be much harder.