Betfred St Simon Stakes (Group 3)

Strong galloper who arrives better than ever, completing a double in good style in the Cumberland Lodge Stakes at Ascot last time. Another bold showing seems likely.

Three from three at pattern level this year, underlining how good he is in the mud when pulling 4 lengths clear in a Glorious Goodwood Group 3 when last seen in August. Hard to beat.

Completed a four-timer in May and has remained in form since, far from discredited when second to My Prospero in listed race at Goodwood last time. Likeable type who should be on the premises again.

Useful sort who wasn't discredited in a listed contest at Chester last time but is probably flying a bit too high at this level.

Smart 6yo who has showed he retains plenty of ability this season but shaped as if amiss at Longchamp last time, leaving him with a bit to prove.

Useful filly who was much improved when second (clear of rest) to Arrest in the Geoffrey Freer Stakes here (13f) in August and ran close to that form when fourth in the Park Hill at Doncaster since. Respected for all that she has a bit to find.