1

Dunum

Topweight. Winner of almost 200,000 euros in prize money after six wins from 25 runs but on a six-run winless streak.

2

Atlantic Coast

Turns up after failing to make an impression in a G3 at Goodwood. Sixth of 8 in English 2,000 Guineas. Not to be overlooked.

3

Cerulean Bay

Out to extend his winning run to four. Trained by successful English-based Irish trainer. Major chance.

4

I Am Superman

Eight-year-old veteran. Narrowly beaten on last start over this trip. Won on the first start in 2024 over this trip at Gowran Park in May.

5

Rahmi

Run in to form recently, placed on last two starts. Beat Dunum on last win in May, 2023.

6

Booyea

Drops back to 1400m after claiming a competitive handicap on Irish Derby Day at the Curragh over 1600m in June. Suffered traffic problems last time out.

7

Dance Night Andday

Consistent four-year-old filly. Two-time winner already this season, both over 1200m.

8

Hurricane Ivor

Trained by one of Ireland’s top jumps/flat trainers. Last win came over this 1400m distance at the Curragh in May. Good effort in defeat on heavy ground last time out.

9

Cuban Tiger

Stablemate Royal Rhyme in the Irish Champion Stakes. Only beaten a neck by Cerulean Bay last time out. Weighted to reverse that form.

10

Blues Emperor

Three wins from 16 starts, this five-year-old gelding is out to end a 9-race winless sequence. Finished down the field in major Curragh handicap on latest outing.

11

Havana Blue

This English raider has hit a patch of form, enjoying a sunny August with a win and close second over this distance.

12

Physique

Four-year-old gelding secured only his second win from 16 starts beating Hurricane Ivor in heavy ground before beating only one home in a hot handicap in Chester.

13

Raknah

Made all to land a Listed race over 1400m at Galway on her third last start. Drops back in class after failing to make an impression in G3 company.

14

Garfield Shadow

Makes a quick reappearance after a close up third over 1215m at Chester two weeks ago.

15

Gleneagle Bay

First run since changing trainers. Unexposed four-year-old, this only his fourth race. Decent second to Booyea last time out.

16

Kortez Bay

Improving late developer. Showed lots of promise when winning over 1400m in June. Out of luck in G3 at Royal Ascot and in listed company. One for the shortlist.

17

Old Faithful

Busy 2024 campaign, turning out for eighth time this season. Won over 2000m in June but disappointed since and drops back in trip here.

18

Daamberdiplomat

No obvious reason to suggest he can play a major part in the finish. Last win came on the all-weather at Dundalk in December.

Reserves

19

Verhoyen

First appearance at this track since 2019. Grizzled veteran of 81 races, with his eighth and last win coming over this trip on his penultimate start.

20

Current Option

Experienced 8-year-old, with 56 races (eight wins) under his belt. Poor effort last time when last over 1600m.

21

Exquisite Acclaim

Prolific winner on the all-weather. Won his first race on turf a month ago over this 1400m trip, with I Am Superman a short head second.