1

Korker

All speed as his career history illustrates though missing the break can make his life tricky. That happened again at Haydock last time, and his late flourish was too late.

2

Thunderbear

Gained his fourth career win on his latest start when swooping from the back to land a sprint at Navan this month. Competes off a 6lb higher mark now.

3

Twilight Jet

Has twice won sprints at a G3 level. Led until headed close home in a Listed dash at Naas last month, his best performance for some time.

4

Big Gossey

Only narrowly beaten in a thrilling finish to this sprint last year. Runs off a slightly easier handicap mark now but hard to win with these days.

5

So Majestic

At the top of his game at around this time last year when landing handicap sprints at Down Royal and Naas. And a solid Listed third at Ayr on 22 June.

6

Amazon Lady

A visor appeared to help her last time as she recorded a personal best when outspeeding 13 rivals from the front in a Navan handicap.

7

Arnhem

More often collecting place money than winning, and a good second – after leading - at Navan this month. Less good at Cork subsequently.

8

Little Queenie

The winner of a sprint here last August, and in at least as good shape in a stronger event here last month – only just caught. She is pure speed.

9

Jm Jungle

Has lots of gate speed which sometimes pays off as it did when he won at Goodwood last August. Not at his best on his latest start.

10

Sturlasson

Clear career highlights on his last two starts, leading throughout at Navan and then an excellent second of 19 at Epsom despite a tricky passage. Chance.

11

Harry's Hill

His seven career wins – all at this pure speed trip – includes victory in this last year when finding a gap just in time. Seems at his best at this track.

12

Lethal Nymph

Without a win since September 2022 but his second to a well-handicapped rival at Thirsk on his latest start suggests that another success may be near.

13

Shandy

Won a maiden at Cork on 2024 return to action but probably below that in two starts in Listed company since. Handicap debut.

14

Kendall Roy

Proving to be a really progressive sprinter and won a strong handicap over this course and distance this month narrowly but with a bit to spare.

15

Greek Flower

Seemed to thrive on heavy ground when winning over 1200m here last October. A solid second when she didn’t have a clear run at Down Royal last time.

16

Bold Optimist

Gained his first win in handicap company – over 1000m at Cork this month – when proving brave at the finish. Less good off a stiffer mark since.

17

Reinforce

Having his 22nd start and still without a win. One or two fair efforts recently but facing some hot company here and a win looks very unlikely.