1

Al Qareem

Usually races prominently, mainly at shorter distances but won G2 at Longchamp over 3000m in 2022. A live outsider.

2

Coltrane

High class 7-y-o. Finished fourth and third in this race last two years but well beaten in G1 Gold Cup in June. Needs to return to best.

3

Gregory

Has to confirm last year’s promise when won G2 at Royal Ascot over 2831m. Well beaten in Gold Cup in June. Needs to return to best.

4

Kyprios

Top class 6-y-o effective from 2800m to 4000m. Won this race in 2022 and won G1 Gold Cup for second time in June. Hot favourite.

5

Sweet William

Followed up success in G3 over 3245m with encouraging third in G1 Gold Cup on ground faster than ideal. Leading contender.

6

Tashkhan

Won 4-27, all wins in Handicap races. Stays well but well beaten in this race last year and in both races this year. Tough task.

7

Trueshan

8-y-o. Has fine record in top staying races, including winning this in 2021. Not as good now. Needs soft ground to show his best.