1

Big Gossey

A versatile veteran who finished second in this in 2023, showing his liking for this course again when a soft-ground Listed winner in March, his eighth victory at the track. A few rivals may outclass him.

2

Grand Grey

Has winning form over this trip in Europe but – expensively purchased – looked an improved performer on his first start for this UK stable when a fast-finishing second in a G3 over this trip at Newmarket. Possibilities.

3

Iberian

Lightly raced but looked in good shape when only just beaten in a Listed event at Doncaster in March, a race he should have won but for veering left after coming under pressure.

4

James’s Delight

Slow ground brings out the best in this smart speedster who won four of his eight starts last year, also only just failing in a Deauville G3. Yet to hit top gear in two 2025 starts.

5

Lethal Levi

A nine-time winner and three times successful in hot UK handicaps last year, his front-running tactics proving decisive. Proved he could handle G3 sprinting company when a close third at Newmarket in April.

6

My Mate Alfie

An accomplished sprinter, making his breakthrough at G3 level – especially strong when hitting the rising ground – to win here last September. Made a good start to 2025 when second at Naas. A major player.

7

Storm Boy

Makes his Irish debut, having enjoyed plenty of success in Australia. That included a 1100m G3 victory at Rosehill last August, after bossing his rivals for most of the trip. Of obvious interest.

8

Easy

Has had her problems as her career of just four races suggests. But has a lot of ability, outpointing decent rivals on heavy ground at Cork in March 2024, 567 days after her previous start.

9

Vespertilio

Only one win so far but that did come in a 1400m G2 win here in 2023, also running a huge race when third in a 1600m G1 ParisLongchamp Classic last May. Fast enough for 1200m also.