1

Prydwen

A G3 winner in Germany last year. Proven at this trip but this is tough off top weight. Wants a slow surface.

2

Endless Victory

Last seen when disappointing at Meydan. He’s a three-time winner, but not sure to thrive at this stamina test.

3

Samui

Faded out of contention last time. But no stamina worries and he likes fast ground.

4

Fairbanks

Ran well in a Royal Ascot handicap last year, later winning over 2800m Newmarket. Won over hurdles last month.

5

Crypto Force

Drops to handicap class after struggling to make a big impact in Group company. Chance if this rise in trip helps.

6

Real Dream

Returned from an absence with a good third at Kempton but ran inexplicably badly on his latest start.

7

French Master

Race by race improvement from this progressive type, latterly rallying to win a Goodwood handicap. A major contender.

8

Barnso

Effective at this trip and on good or slower ground. Late headway when fourth in a Navan Listed race last time.

9

Charlus

Respected from the stable that won this in 2023 and 2024. Good winning form in France, and a hurdles winner in Ireland in January.

10

Lavender Hill Mob

In winning form, leading most of the trip to win a 2400m Newmarket handicap. Still looks feasibly handicapped.

11

Loughville

Versatile groundwise, this three-times winner but will need to race with more restraint after fading out at Goodwood.

12

Caballo de Mar

In great heart winning six of his last seven starts, latterly a Haydock handicap. A rising handicap mark not stopping him so far.

13

My Mate Mozzie

Finishing best of all when a close third in this last year. Worth considering from a much respected Irish stable.

14

Champagne Prince

His wins have all come on all-weather tracks but he was only just beaten in a fast-ground handicap here last August.

15

Jesse Evans

Best on good ground, conditions that saw him win easily over hurdles in May. Likely fast gallop will suit here.

16

Aeronautic

Likely to be sharper for his 2025 return. Last year’s evidence – including a Leopardstown win – suggests that this big gelding stays this trip.

Reserves

17

HMS President

His supporters will hope that he returns to the sort of form that saw him almost win a fast-ground Royal Ascot handicap in 2023.

18

Pappano

Has won only on all-weather surfaces but encouraging that he ran third in Listed company over this C&D last October. Stable with a great record in this.

19

Crystal Flyer

Looked to appreciate Ascot when second in a handicap here last year. Raced too keenly at York last month.