1

First Contact

Versatile, he wasn’t beaten far in a G1 at Meydan in March 2019.  Not seen since a fair 2nd last October and with a tricky task at the weights.

2

Habub

Much more familiar on all-weather surfaces but quite well beaten in his three starts this year. At least he’s won at this trip.

3

Blown By Wind

Returns 10 days after a good winning performance in a Newmarket handicap over this trip. A 4lb rise may not stop another good show.

4

Gifted Master

Some excellent winning performances in 2017 and 2018 – including a prestigious Goodwood handicap. Nicely weighted if he’s got his mojo back.

5

Daarik

From a top stable in hot form. Outclassed his rivals when returning from absence at Newcastle. Pedigree suggests he could also be very good on turf.

6

Silent Attack

Won a soft ground Newmarket handicap earlier in his career, but better known as an all-weather horse these days.

7

Flaming Spear

Won some high class handicaps earlier in his career, usually surging from the back. Soundly beaten on recent starts.

8

Mutamaasik

Sure to be popular after a four-race winning spree in 2019, latterly showing courage to rally at Doncaster after looking beaten.

9

Glen Shiel

Best on slow ground including when 4th of 20 in a red-hot 1600m handicap here. A good 2nd behind a well-handicapped rival last time.

10

Hey Jonesy

Although he has been placed in some good quality events, his win record is just 1-18, plus soundly beaten on his last three starts.

11

Greenside

From a stable struggling for winners so far in 2020. However he closed down 2019 when an excellent second of 17 over this trip here.

12

Kaeso

Will be sharper for his return at Newcastle this month, and fanciable because of some excellent Ascot efforts and only nailed late on in a red-hot handicap here two starts back.

13

Alexander James

His three career wins have all come over further than this. Having his first start of 2020 and first run for this trainer.

14

Straight Right

Soundly beaten on his four previous visits to Ascot. He is yet to win from nine starts on turf and is hard to fancy.

15

Motakhayyel

Never travelling well here at Ascot last July. Not seen since but some earlier progressive form would give this strong, well bred colt a chance.

16

Lethal Lunch

A five-times winner including over 1200m here at Ascot. Effective at this trip and seems versatile groundwise.

17

Documenting

A four-times all-weather winner though yet to win on turf which is a bit of a worry, but he did look to run a career best on his latest start.

18

Shelir

Looks the stable’s first string according to jockey bookings. Won his first two starts when trained in Ireland and can improve on a recent Newmarket run.

19

Jack’s Point

Returned to action with a career-best performance when leading from the gate in a 1400m Newmarket handicap. A 5lb higher handicap mark here.

20

Keyser Soze

Needs to be ridden cold and can deliver a powerful late surge. His previous trips to Ascot have not been successful but Ryan Moore takes over now.

21

War Glory

In good winning form late last year on all-weather tracks but he is only 1-26 on turf. Was not beaten far in two 2019 Ascot starts.

22

Cliffs Of Capri

Has good winning form here, and, though he sometimes runs a shocker, has been at his best lately winning at Meydan in February, and a strong 2nd at Newmarket.

23

Firmament

Only three wins from 45 starts on turf but has often been lumbered with big weights. Even now he still has a tough handicap mark.

24

Ebury

Accelerated impressively to win over the straight 1600m here last September. Should be sharper for a recent start.

Reserves

So Beloved

This veteran has been beaten for his last 45 starts and has generally been well beaten on his Ascot visits.

Brian Epstein

Looked as good as ever when returning to action at Haydock last week, finishing a good 2nd. Looks set for a rewarding season.

Dirty Rascal

Had some solid form last summer including the defeat of a big field in a Goodwood handicap over this trip.