Longines Sagaro Stakes (Group 3)

One of the leading stayers of recent years. Signs of decline early last season but showed he still has plenty to offer when landing the Doncaster Cup and Prix du Cadran. Must shoulder a 7 lb penalty on return but ground has come in his favour. Has had a breathing operation.

Rapid improver in handicaps at 3 yrs, winning 5 in a row. Plenty of good efforts in defeat last season before finally back to winning ways in Group 3 at Saint-Cloud (13.9f, soft) final start. Should stay but she does have a bit to find under a 3 lb penalty.

Very smart gelding. Two wins from 6 runs last year, namely this race on return and Lonsdale Cup at York. Excellent second in Ascot Gold Cup in between. Below par last 3 starts, though looked rusty at Meydan on return in March. Big shout if back to best in first-time headgear.

Front-runner who slipped the field when a wide-margin winner of the Goodwood Cup last summer. Not in same form when 13¼ lengths sixth of 7 to Coltrane in Lonsdale Cup at York final start but would be dangerous if getting his own way out in front again.

Most progressive equipped with blinkers last season, winning competitive handicaps at Newbury and Goodwood. Excellent second in the Ebor at York and ran at least as well upped in grade when runner-up to Trueshan in Doncaster Cup. Not at best final start but may have more to offer this term.