1

Star Of Orion

6-y-o. Won 3-28. Second over this course and distance last year. Unraced since last October. Tough task.

2

Billyjoh

In career best form recently. Midfield finish in hot Handicap at Ascot on 27 July. Not ruled out.

3

Catch The Paddy

Distant last in similar Handicap at York in mid-July. Needs major revival.

4

Alzahir

Disappointing this year. Hope rests on falling handicap mark.

5

Darkness

Good record at Goodwood and in good form, including in good Handicap in mid-July. Good chance.

6

Mums Tipple

7-y-o. Won 6-45. On long losing run. Hope rests on falling handicap mark.

7

Wobwobwob

Second in this race last year on heavy ground. Well beaten in good Handicaps over 1200m recently. Wants soft ground.

8

The Turpinator

Consistent performer. Won nicely over 1200m in June. Likely to run well.

9

Yorkshire

In good form this year. Midfield finish when raised in Class in mid-July. In the mix.

10

Metaverse

With hood added, twice second then won Handicap over 1400m on 20 July. Suited by fast ground. A good chance.

11

Dragon Leader

Excellent form in big Handicaps over shorter last year. Well beaten over 1400m and further this year, including this course and distance.

12

Sir Winston

Three wins over 1400m last year. Well beaten since, including over this course and distance. Suited by fast ground. Tough task.

13

Aafoor

In good form in Qatar early this year but distant last on return from break at Newmarket in mid-July. Unlikely winner.

14

Signcastle City

In good form in Handicaps over similar distance. This is harder but a decent chance.

15

Change For Good

Faced tough tasks since won on debut. Changed stables since well held at this level in June.

16

Blue Prince

Heavily raced 3-y-o. Won 3-20. Good third over this course and distance in May. In the mix.

17

Sandy Paradise

All five wins on all-weather tracks. Third on turf in lesser race in June. Tough task.

18

Hieronymus

8-y-o. Second in this race in 2021 but well beaten over course and distance in May. 0-21 on turf. Unlikely winner.

19

Miss Information

Improved to win two Handicaps over similar distance in July. This tougher off raised handicap mark. Not ruled out.

20

Racingbreaks Ryder

Been out of form this year. Last over this course and distance in June. Needs a revival.