Haydock

Bred in the purple and quickly developed into a smart performer last season, best effort when just denied in the Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot. Type to make an even better 4-y-o so big run is on the cards back down in class.

Smart gelding who won a Group 3 over this C&D last summer and added to his tally when coming out on top in a blanket finish to the Hungerford Stakes at Newbury. Ground too soft final start. Escapes a penalty and big shout.

Smart at 2 yrs (second in Dewhurst) and similar level at 3, best efforts coming when fifth in 2000 Guineas and St James's Palace. Ran no sort of race final start and has since been gelded. Drops back in trip on return and big chance on best form.

Useful performer who won Group 2 Turf Sprint at King Abdulaziz early in 2024. However, well held in this year's renewal and opposable on the balance of his form.

Useful colt who won the Mill Reef on heavy ground at Newbury at 2 yrs. Missed the following season but shaped as if retaining all his ability back from 18 months off when third in class 3 at Thirsk 4 weeks ago. Much more needed here but entitled to come on for that.