Tattersalls Gold Cup (Group 1)

Really smart effort when proving 1¾ lengths too strong for Ombudsman (gave 3 lb) in Brigadier Gerard at Sandown a year ago and showed that he firmly belongs at this level when third in Champion Stakes at Ascot final start.

Runner-up in 3 Group 2s in France before easily winning a soft-ground Group 1 at Munich (1½m) on his final 3-y-o start, taking advantage of the odds-on favourite failing to fire. Cracking effort when just edged out under a penalty in Group 2 at Chester on return and can make presence felt.

Used as a pacemaker when runner-up to stablemate Minnie Hauk in Mooresbridge Stakes here 3 weeks ago and likely grossly flattered by the bare form. Similar role looks on the cards.

Took his form up a notch when landing a 9f Leopardstown listed contest last summer. Respectable return when fourth in Group 3 here 5 weeks ago but evidence suggests he's not quite up to this level.

Lightly-raced son of Pinatubo who looked a very good prospect when landing 1¼m handicaps at Newbury and Sandown last season. Took his form to another level when making a winning return in Group 3 at Sandown last month and not taken lightly stepping up to this grade for the first time.

Highly tried since making a winning debut at Dundalk and looks out of his depth again.

Progressed into a high-class filly last year, winning Oaks, Irish Oaks and Yorkshire Oaks before an excellent close second in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. Excuses in the Breeders' Cup and completed a simple task in weak Group 2 here on reappearance. The one to beat.