1

Anmaat

Has G1 winning form – at ParisLongchamp last year – showing he had lost none of his dash when returning from a 439-day break to win a G3 at Haydock. Faded after making a sharp forward move, at ParisLongchamp this month.

2

Continuous

Back to the trip that saw him land a G3 at the Curragh in August under an aggressive ride. Hampered badly in the Arc this month, a race he had finished fifth in last year.

3

Iresine

Drops back in trip and will want really slow ground to help. Last month he won a 2400m trial for the Arc at ParisLongchamp where he has a terrific record. A harder task here.

4

Royal Rhyme

A five-times winner at up to G3 level. Has struggled behind star performers City Of Troy and Economics in G1s on his last two starts and it will probably be the same here.

5

Nashwa

Very high class on her day, witnessed by three G1 successes. Two G1 runs this year have not been at the same level. Drying ground would help her cause.

6

Novus

Was at her best at around this time last year, winning a 2000m soft-ground Newmarket G3. Very slow ground would help, but an unlikely candidate for prizemoney here.

7

Calandagan

Facts and figures show continued 2024 improvement – on fast and slow ground – from this gelding. And his speed figures in the closing stages were really impressive when only 1L behind superstar City Of Troy at York. Needs serious respect.

8

Economics

One of the stars of the European season, starting with a maiden win in April, then routing his rivals twice in G2s before showing fighting qualities to land a Leopardstown G1 over this trip. Major chance.

9

King’s Gambit

Has finished close to victory in G3 and G2 company on last three starts. Those were on fast ground but he’s accomplished on slow also. Has had this as a target, and a big run expected.

10

Los Angeles

Will want a scorching pace at this trip, doing his best work late when fourth to Economics over this trip at Leopardstown, prior to a terrific third in the Arc. Chance if things go his way.

11

Persica

Handles slow ground and effective at this trip. However, two of his three 2024 wins have come in handicap company and it is easy to think that he won’t be good enough here.

12

See The Fire

Although beaten in all six G1s she has contested, this admirable filly belongs in this company as she showed again when a running on third, after being hampered, at Newmarket this month.