1

Cairo

Ratings and the fact that he sits on a long losing run suggests his low chance, despite his G2 Chester second last time. May lead.

2

Carl Spackler

A high percentage winner in the US, and scored a third G1 success there at Keeneland in April showing typical acceleration. A fascinating contender.

3

Dancing Gemini

Yet to win a G1 but right up to G1 standard, as he showed when only just nailed in a Newbury G1 last month. Better than ever this season.

4

Diego Velazquez

Finished 2024 on a high, winning his last two latterly a comfortable 1600m G2 victory at Leopardstown. Good or slower ground ideal.

5

Docklands

Has a bit to find on ratings but Ascot tends to bring out his best, and he ran second in this last year. A shade unlucky at Epsom this month.

6

Lake Forest

Landed a huge prize at Rosehill last November, finishing fast as usual and proving he could stay 1500m. Improvement very likely from his ParisLongchamp return.

7

Lead Artist

A dismal 2025 return was forgotten when – travelling beautifully and finishing strongly – he won a 1600m Newbury G1 last month. A career best.

8

Notable Speech

Twice a 1600m G1 winner last season. At the back and too keen early but threatened before just tiring late when fourth to Lead Artist at Newbury last month.

9

Quddwah

Twice an Ascot winner last year, including a G2. Led throughout to win at ParisLongchamp on his 2025 return. Slow ground wanted.

10

Rosallion

One of last season’s leading 3yo’s, including a G1 Royal Ascot victory. Third to Lead Artist on his Newbury return, his first start for 11 months. Chance.

11

Sardinian Warrior

Missed last summer but made it four wins in a row when winning a trial for this here in April, then only just beaten in a G1 at ParisLongchamp.