1

Alflaila

5-y-o. Won three from four appearances at York, including four runner G2 over this distance last month. This is tougher.

2

Docklands

Beaten in Listed races before career best when second in G1 over 1600m at Royal Ascot. Unraced beyond 1700m. Tough task.

3

Durezza

Trained in Japan, where won G1 over 3000m last year. Effective at shorter. Not run since well beaten in April. A tough task.

4

Hans Andersen

Beaten a long way at long prices in four G1 races this year. Victory would be a shock.

5

Israr

Capable 5-y-o at up to G2 level. Easily won Listed race over 1993m at Royal Ascot. This requires further improvement.

6

Maljoom

Lightly raced 5-y-o. Good form when placed in G1s over 1600m on fast ground. Tends to start slowly. Not certain to appreciate 2051m.

7

Royal Rhyme

Creditable run in G1 over 1993m in June. Last of four in G2 over this course and distance in July. Needs more.

8

Zarakem

Major step forward to be second in G1 over 1993m on fast ground at Royal Ascot when 33/1. Interesting and respected.

9

Bluestocking

Reliable and steadily improving filly. Won G2 well over course and distance in May before G1 success in Ireland. Respected.

10

Ambiente Friendly

Much improved and finished second in G1 Derby Stakes then third in G1 Irish Derby, looking likely to benefit from this shorter distance. A leading candidate.

11

Calandagan

Won two G3s in France on soft ground before relishing 2392m on fast ground when easily winning G2 at Royal Ascot. Return to shorter may not suit but a leading contender.

12

City Of Troy

Champion 2-y-o went on to win G1 Derby Stakes impressively over 2405m, followed by G1 over 1990m. Difficult to beat.

13

Ghostwriter

Creditable runs when third and fourth in G1s over this distance on ground softer than ideal. Fair chance if faster conditions.