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.