John Smith's Silver Cup Stakes (Group 3)

Very smart gelding who landed the Group 3 Ormonde at Chester for the second year running on his reappearance in May. Has to shoulder a 3 lb penalty for that but should still prove hard to beat.

Had an excellent 2022, with wins in Copper Horse at Royal Ascot and Old Newton Cup at Haydock. Placed twice in the Middle East in February but below par back in Britain in recent months and even a return to his best is unlikely to be enough in this company.

Useful on the Flat and over hurdles. Made an encouraging return to the level when seventh in Copper Horse at Ascot last month but faces a stiff task stepping outside of handicap company.

Winless since 2021 but he's posted solid efforts to make the frame in Nottingham listed event and Prix de Barbeville at Longchamp this spring. Could be the one to follow Hamish home.

Much improved back from a gelding operation this spring, winning 1½m handicaps at Kempton and Newmarket (smart form). Disappointed when favourite for the Duke of Edinburgh at Royal Ascot but he should be in the mix for minor honours if back near his best.