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Very smart 6-y-o who won this race last year before landing the Group 1 Irish St Leger by 4 lengths from Amiloc. Respectable efforts on the last 2 starts, latest when 10½ lengths fourth to Scandinavia in Gold Cup at Royal Ascot last month. His yard still in good form and he tops the shortlist.

Successful 3 times at Leopardstown in 2025. Gelded before posting a good ½-length second of 6 to Scandinavia in Saval Beg Levmoss Stakes there (1¾m) in May. Not one to discount but needs to prove as effective away from Leopardstown.

Won the Ormonde at Chester on return last season before finishing second in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot and Goodwood Cup. Capitalised on the significant drop in class when winning Queen Alexandra at Royal Ascot (21.5f) last month. Now needs to back that up returned to this higher grade.

Group 2 winner over 15f in France last year. Took a step back in the right direction after 3 months off when 6½ lengths third of 5 to Carmers in listed race at Down Royal over 2m in May. Looks stable's third string on jockey bookings.

Smart gelding who won at Gowran conditions race for the third time last month. Creditable ¾-length second of 7 to Purview in International Stakes at this course (1¼m, good to firm) 3 weeks ago. This is the longest trip he's faced on the Flat and can make his presence felt.

Useful filly. In first-time cheekpieces, stepped up markedly on reappearance when winning 9-runner Stanerra Stakes at Fairyhouse (1¾m, good) 11 days ago by 1½ lengths from Goodie Two Shoes. Retains the headgear but has more to do back in open company.