Al Qareem

Usually races prominently, mainly at shorter distances but won G2 at Longchamp over 3000m in 2022. A live outsider.

Coltrane

High class 7-y-o. Finished fourth and third in this race last two years but well beaten in G1 Gold Cup in June. Needs to return to best.

Gregory

Has to confirm last year’s promise when won G2 at Royal Ascot over 2831m. Well beaten in Gold Cup in June. Needs to return to best.

Kyprios

Top class 6-y-o effective from 2800m to 4000m. Won this race in 2022 and won G1 Gold Cup for second time in June. Hot favourite.

Sweet William

Followed up success in G3 over 3245m with encouraging third in G1 Gold Cup on ground faster than ideal. Leading contender.

Tashkhan

Won 4-27, all wins in Handicap races. Stays well but well beaten in this race last year and in both races this year. Tough task.

Trueshan

8-y-o. Has fine record in top staying races, including winning this in 2021. Not as good now. Needs soft ground to show his best.