Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes (Handicap)

Gained his first win in nearly two years last time out when bouncing back in emphatic fashion at York and 10lb rise justified for that effort. No guarantee he's going to put back-to-back performances together though and there looks to be little chance of him getting the soft ground he enjoyed last time; opposable.

Stayed on strongly with an impressive win at Goodwood last time out having gone close at Newmarket the time before. Step back in trip possibly not in his favour and wide draw not ideal but clearly in good form and can't be ruled out if they go quick enough up front.

Highly progressive last season but finished last at Sandown on his return, going out tamely in the process and has a few questions to answer now. Yard have been out of form of late and others lurking on better handicap marks.

Bit of a frustrating sort to follow but useful when he gets an easy lead, as seen at Epsom last time. New handicap mark demands more though and not much chance of getting an easy time on the front end in this contest.

Impressive on each of his three starts to date and he looks capable of defending his unbeaten record. He may be the second-string on jockey bookings but there won't have been much in that decision for Andrea Atzeni and this jockey has been riding winners for the stable this season. Champs Elysees progeny usually enjoy faster conditions and he could improve again for the switch from all-weather.

Useful hold up performer on his day but just struggles to get his head in front generally. Won a Group 3 over C&D back in 2015 and finished runner-up in a Listed race on return to action over C&D last time. Could come on for that run and big run expected with an exciting prospect taking 3lb off in the saddle.

Very consistent sort who has won three of his last seven starts. Return to faster ground ought to be in his favour here and first-time visor could eek out a little more improvement. Did hold an entry in the Gold Cup so clearly well thought of.

Winner at Meydan on return to action back in January but struggled a little in two subsequent starts in deeper contests. Mark looks a little high at present and probably best watched on his return to these shores.

Won a big-field handicap at York last May and gained his first win since over C&D last time dominating in impressive fashion. Up 10lb for that effort and that looks fair whilst first-time cheekpieces could bring about a little improvement.

C&D winner who is seen to best effect when making the running. Signs he has been returning to form on his last couple of efforts have been encouraging and no surprise if he gets an easy lead here. Interesting runner

Not far behind Solider in Action last time but he's gone up 2lb in the handicap for not winning and he'd like to see softer conditions than what he is likely to get here. Not dismissed if this trip continues to see him in a better light.

Winner of a three-runner Navan maiden last year but not threatened to get his head in front since and looks in need of relief from the handicapper. Disappointing on yard debut last time but entitled to come on for that run at least.

Hold up performer who has been running well on the AW this season. Poor runs on both his turf starts is a little off-putting but sire's progeny generally go well on faster ground so chance he will act on this surface if the rain stays away. Could still be progressing and not dismissed if he gets a decent pace to aim at. First start for new yard.

Justified short-priced favouritism in a Class 3 conditions race at York last year but been very disappointing since and looks poorly handicapped. Can race keenly and miss the break so first-time cheekpieces need to work wonders if he is to get involved.

Likes a fast surface to be seen at his best, either fast ground on turf or the polytrack on the AW. Shaped like he needed his comeback run at Epsom last time and entitled to do better back up in trip. Each-way player.

Very consistent sort but he's become frustrating to follow and he looks far from straightforward, often missing the break and refusing to settle in his races. Probably wants softer ground to be seen at his best but not dismissed with top jockey booked.

Just one win from his last 26 runs but showed a little more for this yard last time at York. Still well above his last winning mark and no guarentee he will back that up. Looks opposable in a deeper contest when he's likely to be held up off a slow pace.

Won a class 2 handicap back in 2015 but only seen once since and it's over a year since his last run. Wide draw not ideal and well-being has to be taken on trust.

Highly progressive last summer, culminating in a C&D win in July but only been seen sporadically since. First-time blinkers applied now and there could be more to come off this mark if he comes on for his recent Goodwood effort.