Eddie And Violet Smith Conditions Stakes (GBB Race)

Smart colt. C&D winner in June and acquitted himself well in Goodwood Group 2 the following month. Out of his depth in Nunthorpe latest but better expeted here.

Excellent second in Group 2 at Meydan in February and bounced back from a couple of lesser efforts when 4½ lengths third in King's Stand at Royal Ascot. Not in same form either start since but should relish drop in grade here,

Useful gelding. Below form seventh of 13 in handicap at York (5f, good, 11/1). Off 131 days. Blinkers back on. Others preferred.

Multiple listed/Group 3 winner. Ran poorly latest but proved he's capable of smart form when runner-up off 102 in handicap at Ascot last month and must enter calculations.

Useful gelding. Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. 17/2, bit below form 3¾ lengths fourth of 8 to Manaccan in listed race at Doncaster (5f, good) 13 days ago, doing too much too soon. Not out of things.

Useful gelding. 33/1, respectable eighth of 22 in handicap at York (5.4f, good) 34 days ago. More on plate here, however.