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1 |
Shahryar |
Narrow victories in G1s at Tokyo and Meydan in 2021 and 2022 respectively were career highlights. Needs to find that flair again. |
2 |
Onesto |
A light 2023 campaign, latest being a career-best run when a strong finishing third in the Arc at Longchamp suggests a big show likely here. |
3 |
Gold Phoenix |
Long odds when no impression late on in this race last year. A well beaten favourite last time. |
4 |
Bolshoi Ballet |
Struggling to win in Europe, but quickened decisively to land a G1 at Saratoga, a career-best when ridden by this jockey for the first time. |
5 |
Auguste Rodin |
Two 2023 flops on slow ground, but three super 2023 G1 victories that include both the English and Irish Derby suggest he has a major chance. |
6 |
Get Smokin |
At his best when a surprise G2 winner at Kentucky Downs in September. Trip and fast surface ideal, but still likely to struggle. |
7 |
Broome |
A fast-ground G2 Royal Ascot winner at this trip in 2022 but struggling over longer trips during a recent busy spell. Little appeal. |
8 |
Up To The Mark |
With a winning - and improving - profile and recording a personal best in a Keeneland G1 last month. Some stamina worries for 2400m. |
9 |
Mostahdaf |
Fast ground ideal, and power-packed G1 victories under different tactics at Royal Ascot and York on his last two starts make him a major player. |
10 |
Adhamo |
Tasted G1 firm ground success over 2200m in the US in 2022 the bulk of his performances suggest he won't be good enough. |
11 |
King Of Steel |
Reappears 14 days after delivering a powerful last-to-first surge in a G1 at Ascot. No apparent concerns with this longer trip and faster ground. |
12 |
Balladeer |
Has been in winning form in September and October, including in a 2000m G2 at this track. Much more needed at this level. |
13 |
War Like Goddess |
Third at this meeting for the past two years, including in this contest last year. Closed impressively to win a G1 at Belmont At The Big A last month. |