1

Villanova Queen

Won this race last year. Well beaten in Pattern races since. This should suit her better.

2

Adelaise

Won 2-13. Close fourth in this race last year. Won Listed race in Kempton in April. Now faces higher handicap mark.

3

Mammas Girl

Looked promising early in career but well beaten in Group races since. May appreciate switch to a handicap race.

4

Mystic Pearl

Handicap mark shot up after surprise win in Listed race and subsequent good effort in G3 in 2023. Good third over this course and distance last month. Fair chance.

5

Vetiver

Worn hood for all 9 races. Had some good form last year but disappointing since. Needs to stage a revival.

6

Cell Sa Beela

Won Listed race at Ascot over 1400m in October but beaten long way on return in G3 last month. Needs to return to best.

7

Fakhama

Only run three times. Showed fair level of ability but not seen since August. Handicap rating looks challenging.

8

Twirling

Switched to turf and wearing a tongue-tie, showed improved form last month when close third and then won over 1600m. Leading contender.

9

Back See Daa

Progressed well in competitive events last year but not raced since the run in August. Not ruled out.

10

Karsavina

Capable of decent performances but has won only once so far. Respectable debut for new trainer last month. Needs more.

11

Summer Of Love

Only run three times, all on all-weather tracks, winning twice, latest on 5 June. Difficult to assess, Respected.

12

Farhh To Shy

6-y-o. Has won over course and distance. Close sixth in this race last year and ran fair race here last month. Not without hope.

13

Rowayeh

Showed decent level of ability last year. Had excuses when well beaten on return last month and likely to do better.

14

Canoodled

6-y-o. Infrequent winner. Well beaten all runs this year, including over this course and distance last month.

15

Moonspirit

Well beaten in lesser events this year. A tough task.

16

Doha

Won maiden over 1628m impressively. Promising runner-up on return. On attractive handicap mark. Acts well on soft ground. Good chance.

17

Roarin’ Success

First and second in two runs over this course and distance. In good form and respected.

18

Hopeful

Returned from long break in good form. Narrowly beaten in both handicap races last month. Likely to progress further and good chance.

19

Rajindri

Steady progress and in good form this year. All 3 wins over 1400m but stays further. In the mix.

20

Elim

Won 2-5. Progressed steadily last year and encouraging return when fourth last month. In the mix.

21

Mother Mary

Well held in recent races. Not progressing and handicap mark unattractive.

22

Azahara Palace

Winning return last month when quickening and staying on well over 1648m. Likely to improve again. Live chance.

23

Aurora Dawn

Improved last year but well beaten in two races over 1400m this year. Needs to resume progress.

24

Ciara Pearl

Won three in a row in April over 1600m to 2034m. Well held since off higher handicap mark. May be suited by return to 1600m.

25

Victoria Falls

Consistent and successful but usually competes at lower level. A tough task.