1

Patrick Sarsfield

Two of the four wins of this consistent and classy colt have come here. Only problem is that he is facing three of the world's best middle-distance horses here. Races prominently and might lead.

2

Tarnawa

This brilliant mare has won her last five starts, three of them G1's. Held up off the pace, and again she quickens past her rivals with ease as she did on her only 2021 start - over 2400m here last month.

3

Poetic Flare

Some superb performances over 1600m this season, including two G1 wins and especially brilliant at Royal Ascot. Typically brave when just outgunned over the straight 1600m at Deauville last time. Now tries 2000m in this white-hot contest.

4

St Mark's Basilica

Enjoying a sensational season, winning two G1 French Classic before landing a Sandown G1 at this trip. Each time he has relaxed before delivering an explosive winning surge. A freak accident at home meant he missed a York G1 last month.