King George Qatar Stakes (Group 2)

Much improved when proving ½ length too strong for Live In The Dream in the Group 2 Temple at Haydock (5f, good to soft) last month but behind three of these in the King Charles at Royal Ascot last month.

Been around a while now but this front-runner is an improved performer as a 6-y-o, readily completing a hat-trick in Chantilly Group 2 in June. Has to enter the reckoning in his current mood.

Very smart sprinter and multiple Group winner from Australia who, evidently sharper for a run in the Temple, proved better than ever when winning Group 1 King Charles at Royal Ascot, with Big Evs, Believing and Kerdos behind in third, fourth and fifth. Another bold bid looks assured.

Twice fourth in Group 1s at Royal Ascot (to Asfoora first occasion) before resuming winning ways with her sights lowered slightly at the Curragh 13 days ago. Should give another good account of herself.

Better than ever this year, winning handicaps over C&D (heavy) and Hamilton (good to firm; smart performance) at the start of the summer. Creditable third in Sandown Group 3 since but probably flying a bit too high here.

Very speedy front runner who showed improved form when winning the Group 1 Nunthorpe at York last summer. Reappearance second in the Temple Stakes at Haydock was good but he's posted 2 lesser efforts since. Needs to get back to his best under a change of jockey.

Had a good 3-y-o season, improving to win 3 times and going close and unlucky in the Abbaye. Subsequently changed hands for £1,000,000. Has yet to hit the same heights in 2024 but latest York second to Starlust was better and it was in the second half of the campaign that he came good last year.

Won Molecomb over C&D (heavy) a year ago and ended a terrific 2-y-o campaign with a Breeders' Cup success. Impressive in 5f York listed on reappearance and good 1½ lengths third of 17 to Asfoora in King Charles at Royal Ascot, blazing a trail for long way. This sharper 5f ideal. Good shout.

Three-time winner over 6f at 2 and progressed into a smart sprinter this year, taking a 5f York listed event 3 weeks ago by 1½ lengths from Rogue Lightning. This demands more.

Useful but there's nothing in his record to suggest he can play a prominent role in this company.