1

Ruthin

USA trained. Beaten favourite in Listed race over 1000m at Royal Ascot last year. Respected.

2

Korker

Best race latest when impressive winner of decent handicap over 1000m. Big rise in handicap mark but fair chance.

3

Khunan

Ran well at G2 level last year, including at Royal Ascot. Well beaten in Listed race after 8 month break. Tough task.

4

Vertiginous

Did well last year and won Listed race. Ground against her when distant last on return in May. Unlikely winner.

5

Fearless Angel

Some good form at Listed level but well beaten favourite last time. Needs to return to best.

6

Manaccan

Decent efforts for small stable last year at up to G2 level. Well beaten in handicap this year. Needs more.

7

Tippy Toes

All 3 wins over 1200m on all-weather tracks including Listed race in April. Well beaten in G2 latest. Tough task.

8

Canonized

Won 4 times, including Listed race, in busy 2021. Not run since disappointed in March. Tough task.

9

Ladies Church

Won Listed race last summer and returned in good form when narrowly beaten by useful rival in May. Good chance.

10

Saliteh

1-10. Won handicap off lowly mark in March. Not disgraced at higher level since but new handicap mark looks challenging.

11

Nymphadora

1-8. Well held in Group races last year after winning a Listed race. Needs to improve on satisfactory return and may do so.

12

Shamlaan

All races over 1000m, winning 5 and making good progress. Beaten off raised handicap mark last time. Not ruled out.

13

Bond Chairman

Well beaten at Listed and G2 level last year. Not seen since last October. An unlikely winner.

14

Fai Fai

Disappointing in France last year. Not run since October. Needs to show improved form on return.

15

Romantic Time

Surprise winner of G3 over 1200m last year. Well beaten all runs this year. An unlikely winner.

16

Navello

Won four times in busy 2021. Finding it harder this year and needs to improve.

17

Edward Cornelius

Some fair form but well beaten over 1200m six days ago. An unlikely winner.

18

Loves Me Likearock

Promising last year, when won twice. Respectable efforts in April but needs to improve.

19

Dynamic Force

Very mixed form. Gelded before won minor event 16 days ago. Not ruled out but risky.

20

Sterling Knight

Three wins over 1200m and 1400m. This first try at 1000m. Not bred to appreciate it. Tough task.

21

Designer

After promising win in handicap in April, well beaten in two Listed races. Hard to be enthusiastic.

22

Spring Is Sprung

Beaten long way in Listed race over 1000m at Royal Ascot last year. Form this year not good enough. Not run since February.

23

Lil Guff

All 4 wins over 1200m, including latest two races. Not run over shorter than 1100m and probably prefer softer ground.

24

Josies Kid

1-10. Well beaten in 1000m handicap last month. Unlikely winner.

25

Peggy Sioux

Lightly raced. Well beaten in 1000m handicap last month. Handicap mark looks severe.

26

Amber Dew

Form this year not good enough. Well beaten in 1200m handicap 6 days ago. Needs a miracle.

27

Catch Cunningham

Generally consistent until well beaten in 1000m handicap last month. Needs to improve.

28

Latin Lover

Very consistent. Raced over 1200m this year, winning 9 days ago. Not ruled out.

Reserves

29

Swayze

Narrowly beaten in 1007m handicap recently. That gives him an outside chance.

30

Bear Profit

Won on debut in April. Fair efforts since. This first handicap and difficult to assess.

31

Foxy Rascal

Generally consistent, mainly at 1200m, without improving. Needs more.