1

Broome

Not often that a six-year-old puts up a career best performance but that is what happened when his powerful galloping display saw him win a fast-ground Royal Ascot G2 over this trip in June.

2

Mishriff

A huge moneyspinner having won three G1’s – including two of the world’s richest races – in 2021. Bounced back to form, his flying finish – after being blocked – only just failing to win a Sandown G1 this month.

3

Pyledriver

Best at this trip, his achievements include a G2 win here, a G1 win at Epsom and a fine second in the 2021 LONGINES Hong Kong Vase. Valid excuses for the occasional below-par runs.

4

Torquator Tasso

Led close home to score a huge shock win over 13 rivals in last year’s Arc at Longchamp. A decisive G2 win at Hamburg this month suggests that he is in top form. Good or slow ground best.

5

Westover

His terrific late surge – after lacking room to challenge – saw him third in the G1 Derby at Epsom, before a brilliant 7l winning romp in the G1 Irish Derby at The Curragh. Big and powerful. The one to beat.

6

Emily Upjohn

Brilliant performances at Sandown and York saw her start a hot favourite for G1 Oaks at Epsom. Stumbling at the start – losing lengths – but she still only failed by a short-head to win that Classic. Chance.