1

Bolster

Faced tough tasks this year. Best at this distance on soft ground. In the mix.

2

Naqeeb

Not won since September 2023. Usually raced over further. In fair form but needs more.

3

Grey Cuban

On career high handicap mark after winning well at Chester. Interesting.

4

Savvy Victory

Distant last in Listed race over this course and distance in May. A tough task.

5

See Hector

Not won since August 2023. Some decent runs in Group races. Needs to return to his best.

6

Sir Busker

9-y-o. Not as good as he was but good second on latest run. Needs to build on that.

7

Shadow Dance

Lightly raced 5-y-o. Best over further. In good form last year but unraced since September.

8

Ancient Rome

Won this race in 2023. Not as good now and well beaten latterly on 12 July. Needs a revival.

9

Masoun

First run outside Ireland. Improved recently and won latest two Handicap races. Respected.

10

Defiance

Mixed form. Not won since August 2023. Encouraging run in June after around a year off. Not ruled out.

11

Silawi

Won well on first run after moved from Qatar then well beaten in better event. Tough task.

12

Tony Montana

Third in this race last year and second in similar event here in May. A decent chance.

13

English Oak

Unraced beyond 1700m. May stay further. Not at best this year. A tough task.

14

Take Heart

Won this race last year. Disappointing since. Makes debut for new stable. Needs revival.

15

Jolly Jack Tar

Lightly raced 4-y-o. Impressive winner over 2000m on return from break. A major chance.

16

Castle Cove

Lightly raced 4-y-o. Won well on return in June. Likely to improve. Leading contender.

17

Westridge

Improving and in good form. Best on fast ground. A good chance.

18

Simply Sondheim

Multiple winner including at Goodwood but distant last on return in June. Unlikely winner.