1

Coltrane

High class stayer with fine record at Ascot. Second in this race last year. Won G3 here over 3190m last month. Respected.

2

Enemy

Never raced beyond 3300m nor won beyond 2800m. Well beaten in G3 over 2676m last month. A mountain to climb.

3

Kyprios

Outstanding record. Won 10-14, including this race in 2022. Warmed up this year by winning twice over 2800m. A formidable contender.

4

Prydwen

Won 8-26. Best run latest, when won Handicap on all-weather track over 3293m. Not run over further and needs to improve.

5

Sweet William

Progressive and won G3 over 3245m last month. Stays at least 3600m. Acts on variety of ground. Respected.

6

Trawlerman

Beat Kyprios at Ascot over 3115m last October. Unraced since creditable run in G2 in Dubai in March. A live contender if returns at his best.

7

Trueshan

Top class stayer. Won 15-28. Best on soft ground. Now 8-y-o and not as good as he was although won G1 over 4000m at Longchamp last September.

8

Vauban

High class on Flat and over hurdles. Won Handicap at Royal Ascot last year over 2831m. Unraced beyond 3200m on Flat and doubtful if will stay further.

9

Gregory

Won G2 over 2831m at Royal Ascot last year. Somewhat disappointing since. Needs to benefit from step up in distance.

10

Caius Chorister

Career best form this year when stepped up to 3200m, just beaten in two G3 events. Might do better over further. Interesting.