1

Persica

Good level of form before readily won decent Handicap at Epsom over 2015m this month. Faces raised handicap mark but progressive.

2

Gasper De Lemos

Beaten favourite in Listed race over 2600m in May. An outside chance.

3

Chantilly

Easily won Handicap at Leopardstown on heavy ground before good effort in hot Handicap on faster ground at Newbury, both over 2000m. A leading contender.

4

Going The Distance

Made it 3 out of 4 with commanding victory in Handicap over 2199m on all-weather track in April. A useful prospect.

5

Naval Force

Acts well on soft/heavy ground. Reappeared last month, battling on well to win over 2092m. Faster ground a concern.

6

Gilded Water

Has progressed well. Won maiden impressively over 2000m on 31 May. Will stay further and has good chance.

7

City Burglar

Met some able opponents last year. Returned with good second in Handicap at Ascot over 1993m. In the mix.

8

Poniros

Runner up in novice race at Windsor before filling same position in hot Handicap at Newbury, both over 2000m. A live contender.

9

Fouroneohfever

Progressive this year, winning all three outings, Handicaps at up to 2457m. Raised handicap mark demands more.

10

Kamboo

Won novice easily last year. Beaten a long way on reappearance at Epsom in G1 Derby Stakes. Tough task.

11

Warda Jamila

Won Handicap over 1993m at Ascot then narrowly beaten over 1832m. Stamina in pedigree offers hope of improvement over further.

12

French Duke

Promising second in maiden over 2000m in May. Bred to appreciate further and will need to.

13

Gallantly

Stayed on well when winning maiden at Chester over 2064m. Good/fast ground will suit him. On attractive handicap mark.

14

Neski Sherelski

Won maiden on all-weather track and close third last time, both over around 2100m. This much tougher.

15

Go Daddy

Won 1-7. Well beaten both runs this year, over 2000m. Would be a shock winner.

16

Autumn Winter

Showed promise last year. Beaten when short priced favourite on return in April. Probably capable of better but faces tough task.

17

Highland Bling

Narrowly won maiden at third attempt over 2400m at Fairyhouse this month. Tough task.

18

East India Dock

Improved with time and distance. Easily won modest Handicap over 2405m then runner-up off raised handicap mark over 2905m. Tough task.

19

Assailant

Gelded since well beaten in Handicap in April. Needs much more.

Reserve

20

Candle Of Dubai

Performed creditably in all three races, all novice events over around 2000m, winning the latest. Will need to improve.