1

Angel Bleu

Winning for second time when putting up nice performance at Pontefract last month. Needs to step up on that but not impossible.

2

Berkshire Shadow

Overcame slow start when winning maiden race at Newbury in April on sole start. Looks useful and in the mix.

3

Caturra

Trainer Clive Cox won this race last year. Caturra won a novice race at Bath on second run and well thought of. This is a big step up.

4

Dashing Rat

Cheap yearling. Yet to win in four attempts and would be a shock winner.

5

Dhabab

Likeable winner of maiden race at Leicester on debut two weeks ago. From strong stable and could be involved.

6

Ebro River

Been racing over 1000m. Useful form when winning Listed race at Sandown last month despite starting slowly and hanging. Could be competitive if avoids those blemishes.

7

Eldrickjones

Favourite when narrowly beaten on debut in 17 runner maiden race at Thirsk 12 days ago. A promising start but this a much stiffer test.

8

Gisburn

Looked an exciting prospect when dominating maiden race at Newbury on second appearance last month. A serious contender.

9

Golden War

Promising when runner-up in novice race at Goodwood last month. May need further to show his best.

10

Masseto

Promising when runner-up in G3 after troubled run. Expected to improve and an interesting candidate.

11

Secret Strength

Interesting runner who finished with flourish to win on third outing, at Musselburgh, despite slow start. Could be useful and respected.

12

The Acropolis

Easy winner of maiden race at Listowel on second run, nine days ago. Has potential to be competitive.

13

The Gatekeeper

After promising start has not progressed. May appreciate return to faster ground but faces a difficult task.

14

The Organiser

Cheap yearling but won well on debut in novice event at York. Ground will be faster at Ascot but not easily discounted.

15

Tolstoy

Stablemate of Dhabab. Frankie Dettori booked to ride. Won novice at Yarmouth on sole start. A promising beginning and doubtless more to come.

16

Vintage Clarets

Defied awkward start when winning well at Beverley. Led all way and looked professional when subsequently winning at Ayr. Likely to race up with the pace.

17

Kaufymaker

Trained in US by Wesley Ward. Easily won six runner maiden race over 900m on dirt at Keeneland on debut. Trainer’s record at Royal Ascot demands respect and prominent in market but this is expecting a lot.