1

Flaming Rib

Second in G1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot last year. Mixed results in Qatar, Dubai and Hong Kong this year. Needs to be at his best.

2

King’s Lynn

Third in this race in 2021. Not disgraced in two G1s over 1000m and 1200m at Royal Ascot last year. Encouraging second in Class 2 Handicap over 1000m at Chester in May. In the mix.

3

Chipstead

Improved last year and further progress when won Class 2 Handicap over 1000m at York in May. Perhaps best at that distance.

4

Duca Di Como

8-y-o Norwegian runner, winner of 21 of his 34 races. Raced mainly in Norway and Sweden, winning 11 Listed and a G3 event. A tough challenge.

5

Tis Marvellous

9-y-o. Fourth in this race in 2018, second in 2019 and contested G1 King’s Stand Stakes in 2020 and 2022. Distant last in G3 on sole run this year. Unlikely winner.

6

Hurricane Ivor

6-y-o. Went downhill last year. Now running better for new stable. First win since 2021 in 1200m Handicap at the Curragh. Not ruled out.

7

Summerghand

9-y-o. Fine record in this race, fifth in 2019, second in 2020 and fifth last year. Signs that not quite as good this year. A tough task.

8

Orazio

Improved this year, winning last two races, latest Class 3 Handicap over this course and distance. Faces raised handicap mark but has decent chance.

9

Fresh

11 of 23 runs at Ascot. Won there three times over 1200m and 1400m. Second in this race in 2021 and ninth last year. Well beaten there in May. Tough task.

10

Bielsa

8-y-o. Won prestigious Class 2 Ayr Gold Cup in 2021. Less good last year. Signs of a comeback and won Class 2 Handicap over 1200m at York. An outside chance.

11

Spirit Of Light

Won 2 from 32, latest in 2021. In decent form but difficult to support.

12

Mums Tipple

Second in Class 2 Handicaps over 1200m and 1400m at Ascot last autumn. Generally running well this year. A live contender.

13

Lethal Levi

In good form over 1200m last summer, winning two Class 2 Handicaps on fast ground at Newmarket. On career high mark after good second in similar contest in May. In the mix.

14

Saint Lawrence

Won 2 from 18 and not won since 2020. Disappointing this year and recently changed stables.

15

First Folio

Sixth in this race last year. Fairly consistent but only won three from 21 and hasn’t looked about to win another.

16

Tabdeed

8-y-o. Well beaten in this race last year and well beaten on sole run this year. An unlikely winner.

17

Albasheer

Lightly raced 5-y-o. Not won since debut in 2020. Little encouragement from two runs this year. Handicap mark looks too high.

18

Khanjar

Capable sprinter on his day. Returned to form when runner-up in Class 2 Handicap at Hamilton over 1200m this month. In the mix.

19

Tanmawwy

Inconsistent, disappointing on both runs at Ascot. Needs to bounce back from poor run when favourite for Class 2 Handicap over 1200m at Newmarket.

20

Apollo One

Eighth in this race last year. In good form, third then second in competitive Class 2 Handicaps over 1200m. A good chance.

21

Probe

Done well for new trainer this year, winning competitive Class 2 Handicap over 1200m at Newmarket in May. A decent chance.

22

Dream Composer

Improved recently, winning twice, Class 3 then 2 Handicaps over 1000m. Effective at 1200m. In the mix.

23

Kape Moss

Steady improvement and not beaten far in two Listed races over 1200m last month. Big rise in handicap mark limits enthusiasm.

24

Mr Wagyu

8-y-o. Prolific winner. Fine record in 1200m Handicaps. Fourth in this race last year on only visit to Ascot. 11 races since last won. Not as good now.

25

Princess Shabnam

Little encouragement from three runs this year. Needs to improve.

26

Juan Les Pins

Improved last year and third in very competitive Ayr Gold Cup over 1200m. Respectable runs this year, winning Class 3 Handicap 9 days ago. Outside chance.

27

Spangled Mac

Not seen since reasonable performances in Dubai early in year. Balance of form suggests faces tough task.

28

Hierarchy

Not won since 2021. Not seen since well beaten in Handicaps at Meydan early this year. Unlikely winner.

Reserves

29

Ropey Guest

Infrequent winner, 3 from 35. Run 15 times at Ascot without winning. In decent form over 1400m but unlikely winner.

30

Aramis Grey

In consistently good form since last Autumn and handicap mark has crept up. Good third in Listed race over 1200m at Haydock in May. Respected.

31

Lucky Man

Fair sprinter but almost last on reappearance in Class 2 Handicap over 1200m at York in May. An unlikely winner.