1

Rufus King

Won three last year but not improved this. Never run beyond 1400m and not certain to stay.

2

Il Primo Sole

John Gosden-Frankie Dettori combination. After won novice on all-weather ran fair eighth in G1 in France. Hard to assess.

3

Lethal Steps

Just joined Andrew Balding from Ireland where won first two last year but since shown not up to Group class. A hard task.

4

Finniston Farm

Some good form but stopped improving and held by Crack On Crack On.

5

First Contact

Not run since won impressively over around 1400m on soft ground in March. If handles different conditions may be well handicapped.

6

Landshark

Hard to assess. Was quickly put into Group races. Well beaten ninth in G1 Irish 2000 Guineas latest.

7

Qaysar

Won three in row before well beaten favourite behind Crack On Crack On. That makes support difficult.

8

James Cook

Out of depth in G2 Dante Stakes. May do better over shorter trip here.

9

Petrus

Been raced out of his depth in Pattern races. Hard to assess but unlikely winner.

10

Bond Street

Steadily improving. Won latest after checked in run when good second over 1600m on fast ground previously. Lacks turn of foot.

11

Completion

Solid performer including when runner-up to Crack On Crack On last time. 3lb better off but be hard to turn the tables.

12

Moqarrar

Improved when second stepped up to 1600m on all-weather latest. 25-1 then. Needs more.

13

Desert Doctor

Four wins in sprints on all-weather. Not run beyond 1400m. Unlikely to appreciate trip.

14

Ventura Knight

Admirably tough. Won five from 15 including latest in similar conditions. Others more scope for improvement.

15

Ballymount

Last on reappearance in France last month. Unappealing.

16

Curiosity

This the target since good second after troubled run in good handicap on reappearance last month. Live chance.

17

Full Moon

Troubled run when fifth in G3 a week ago. Not obvious candidate on overall form for powerful stable.

18

Crack On Crack On

Eyecatching when weaved his way through field from long way back to win competitive handicap over around 1600m last time. 7lb higher but improving and strong pace will suit.

19

George of Hearts

Jockey Jamie Spencer won this race four times including last two years. Second last time at Ascot on fast ground over 1400m. Winner won again since. Trip fine and will be held up.

20

Desert Wind

Not run on turf since debut last year. Won three on all-weather over further. Up in handicap. Unlikely winner.

21

Vale of Kent

Three wins all over 1400m on all-weather. Run well on turf but not proved stays trip.

22

Magnificent

0 from 6 and up 6lb after two narrow defeats this year but could figure if ridden with more restraint.

23

Stylehunter

Improving and won easily over 2000m on all-weather latest. Badly handicapped with Corrosive on earlier run.

24

Sam Gold

Won well last time when soft ground suited. Different conditions now and big step up in class.

25

Maverick Officer

Decent performance to win handicap over around 1600m on fast ground eight days ago. 5lb penalty but not ruled out.

26

Alfa McGuire

Narrowly beaten both runs this year. Conditions fine. Similar chance to Breath Caught. Needs better.

27

Corrosive

Conditions will suit. Won big field handicap over course and distance last time to make it three wins from four races. Still needs more.

28

Simpson

Won one from 10. Badly handicapped. Very unlikely winner.

29

Ostilio

Has good, improving form. Won well last time in similar conditions. Looks well handicapped and good chance.

30

Statuario

Won handicap off mark of 80 last month but well beaten since off 90 and not well handicapped.

Reserves

31

Band of Outlaws

Ran respectably on faster ground last time when troubled run but not notably well handicapped.

32

Bullingdon

Interesting. Lightly raced improver won over 1600m on all-weather latest and could improve past 4lb higher mark.

33

Breath Caught

Favourite when won handicap over 1600m on reappearance. Fair third since and handicapper not been harsh.