1

Sir Busker

Consistent type and won this month over 1605m on all-weather. On career high handicap mark but has a chance.

2

Home Before Dusk

All 6 wins on all-weather and having first run at Ascot. Ran 19 times last year and kept improving. Probably needs to improve again.

3

Universal Gleam

Never won at this level and not well handicapped so needs a burst of improvement.

4

Brian Epstein

In good form last year and after year’s break finished fine 2nd over 1593m at Haydock. A definite chance.

5

Plantadream

Ran away with Class 4 handicap over 1601m on all-weather 11 days ago. Hit hard by the handicapper but possible that still competitive.

6

So Beloved

This 10-year-old has not won for over four years. Creditable 9th of 28 in last year’s race but reaching a place would be a major shock.

7

Zhui Feng

Run some of best races at Ascot and won this race in 2017. Not as good nowadays and well behind last year. Needs to find old form.

8

Dean Street Doll

Some fair form in Ireland last year but became disappointing. Well beaten in Listed race at Kempton on first run for David Menuisier this month. A stiff task.

9

Brains

Cheap buy but done well, winning five times on all-weather. Looks badly handicapped now and well beaten on return eight days ago.

10

Red Bond

Hit hard by handicapper after easy victory on all-weather in January but ran creditably off new mark 11 days ago. An outside chance.

11

Smile A Mile

Kept busy, in fair form earlier this year. First appearance at Ascot and not dismissed.

12

Hortzadar

Four time winner with plenty of respectable runs to his name but not run since November and not attractively handicapped. A tough task.

13

Nicklaus

Improved a lot in 2018 and some good placed efforts last year but not run since September and not appealingly handicapped.

14

Salayel

Ran well in Dubai and solid efforts after joining Roger Varian. Not run since September but could improve. Interesting.

15

Ouzo

Progressive last year and highly promising 2nd over 1600m at Newmarket 10 days ago. An obvious chance.

16

Almufti

Possibly best on all-weather. Run creditably since stepped up to 1600m without suggesting he will be good enough for this.

17

Maydanny

After year off, won impressively over 1603m this month. May well overcome raised handicap mark.

18

Alternative Fact

Solid performer, often raced over further but needs to improve.

19

Sucellus

Bought cheaply after leaving John Gosden and well beaten this month on debut for new yard. A lot to prove.

20

Ambassadorial

Better on all-weather but encouraging 2nd on return at Newmarket this month and a live outsider.

21

Asdaa

Did well over winter after joining Mark Johnston but ran disappointingly four days ago and needs better.

22

Presidential

Most racing and all wins over shorter distances, including over 1405m four days ago. The longer trip unlikely to suit.

23

Goring

8-year-old been a good servant but age against him and this probably too competitive for him.

24

Model Guest

A maiden after 14 races. Distant last on recent reappearance and out of her depth.