1

Rousham Park

A slow start didn’t help when down the field in the 2023 LONGINES Hong Kong Cup. Disappointed on last start. Hard to recommend.

2

Emily Upjohn

From the same gate that trainer and jockey won this with Enable in 2018. A close third behind subsequent Arc winner Bluestocking last time. Solid chance.

3

Shahryar

Arguably unlucky when a close third in this (at Santa Anita) last year. Showed his international quality again when second to Rebel’s Romance in a Meydan G1.

4

Luxembourg

First US test for this four times European G1 winner. Tactically versatile but may try and grab an early lead, tactics that resulted in his latest G1 victory, at Epsom.

5

Jayarebe

Three-year-olds have a very respectable record in this, plus this trainer has won this twice. A G2 ParisLongchamp winner this month. Pedigree positive about rise to 2400m.

6

Far Bridge

A strong US contender having won G1s over this trip on his last two starts, showing stamina and courage to hold on each time. Likely to be quick from the gate.

7

Grand Sonata

An outsider but respected, having his best ever season highlighted by his win in a firm-ground 2400m G2 at Kentucky Downs in September, strongest at the finish then.

8

Cabo Spirit

Del Mar experience include victories, but not at this level or trip. Setting slow fractions up front, he won a 2000m G2 at Santa Anita in September. Much harder here.

9

El Encinal

Winner of a prestigious South American G1 over this trip at San Isidro last December but has made little impact since moving to the US. A very unlikely winner.

10

Wingspan

Career best came just 14 days before this, leading for most of the trip and keeping on for second in a soft-ground G1 at Ascot. Any ease in the ground helpful.

11

Rebel’s Romance

Well in command late when winning this (at Keeneland) in 2022. Another easy 2400m G1 win came at Sha Tin in May, and a narrow G1 Cologne winner last time. Chances.

12

Gold Phoenix

Briefly looked like landing a shock win in this (at Santa Anita) last year, finishing a good fourth. A narrow G2 winner here in August. Likely to be a few too strong here.

13

There Goes Harvard

Second to Cabo Spirit in a Santa Anita G2 last time but well beaten in various starts at Del Mar, over shorter trips and in lesser company that this. A most unlikely winner.