1

Dawn Rising

Two years ago he won the even longer Royal Ascot marathon. But way below his best both 2025 starts.

2

Artistic Star

Returned from another absence to run a decent fourth in a 2800m Newmarket handicap. Wants fast ground. Stamina worries.

3

Divine Comedy

Ran a brave and close second in this last year. Still handicapped for a good show if able to repeat that.

4

San Salvador

Led throughout to win at Killarney in May but well held in a stronger race subsequently. Hard to fancy.

5

Align The Stars

Won three consecutive handicaps last year. Mixed form since. Much depends on how he handles Ascot and this marathon trip.

6

Feigning Madness

Last of four in a G3 here in April but not disgraced then, and worth trying over this longer trip.

7

East India Dock

Will be one of the favourites, following a highly fruitful hurdling campaign and then a brave victory in a prestigious Chester handicap. Stamina looks his forte.

8

Manxman

Consistent and progressive latterly gaining his seventh career win, at Goodwood. Still ignoring his rising handicap mark.

9

Ascending

Showed a really willing attitude to gain the better of a tight finish in a 2400m Cork handicap on his 2025 return.

10

Liari

A successful hurdler who returned to flat to record an impressive front-running 2800m victory at Newmarket. Should stay this trip.

11

Zoffee

Has plenty of stamina and won a prestigious marathon handicap in 2024, running a good third in the same race last month.

12

Saturn

Has twice won over 2800m latterly at Navan in April. Ran a dismal race when favourite at Cork last time. May struggle.

13

Nurburgring

Most success so far over hurdles and well beaten over an inadequate trip on flat last month. Colin Keane rides him for the first time.

14

Alphonse Le Grande

Likely to be sharper than on his 2025 return when not given a hard race. Won a marathon Newmarket handicap last year. Slow ground helps.

15

Reaching High

Delivered a tremendous performance, only just failing to win a Leopardstown handicap last month. Live hopes if this longer trip suits.

16

Comfort Zone

Last seen on flat when too strong for 19 rivals in a Naas handicap. Much will depend on how he handles this longer trip and likely fast ground.

17

Leinster

Two fine efforts this season, latterly when fourth under a forward ride in a hot Chester handicap. His brilliant rider may try to relax him early over this marathon trip.

18

Woot City

Some strong performances in France where stamina was required including a 3200m Deauville handicap victory.

19

Mr Hampstead

Beautifully bred and improvement since being gelded with two excellent efforts over 3200m at Goodwood, including a runaway victory.

20

Poniros

Useful on flat prior to his 100-1 shock win in a G1 hurdle race. Very interesting if this marathon test proves favourable.