1

Golden Mind

150,000 guineas yearling. Best of three good runs when, stepped up to 1400m, close third in Listed race at Royal Ascot. Respected.

2

Haatem

Creditable fifth of 20 in G2 over 1200m at Royal Ascot then runner up to high class rival in G2 over 1400m. Live contender.

3

Iberian

200,000 guineas yearling. Impressive debut winner over 1300m in June. Live contender.

4

Mountain Bear

Stablemate of Unquestionable. Too keen when well held in G2 over 1200m this month following promising success in big field maiden. Bred to appreciate step up to 1400m.

5

Soldier’s Gold

Improving and, helped by good draw, easily justified favouritism in handicap over 1200m at Ascot this month. Will stay 1400m. Respected.

6

Son

Comfortable winner of maiden over 1300m before well beaten in G2 over 1400m this month. Tough task.

7

Spanish Phoenix

Won three runner maiden in April. Not disgraced but well beaten in two G2s. A tough challenge.

8

Thunder Blue

Ran well in all four races at up to 1200m on fast ground. Won at Goodwood then fair efforts in two G2s. Not certain to stay longer distance.

9

Witness Stand

Beat six other newcomers when comfortable winner of maiden over 1400m in June. This is much tougher.