Commonwealth Cup

Thrice-raced colt who ran well at Newbury most recently, finishing fourth to Tiber Flow; still unexposed but he's well down this pack on ratings; first-time headgear needs to prompt a much bigger figure.

Ballydoyle colt; close fourth in the Norfolk here 12 months ago but no further progress, most recently fifth to Tiber Flow at Newbury; first-time blinkers need to prompt a much bigger effort on the figures.

French challenger; showed improvement to win the Prix Sigy at Chantilly (5.5f, good; Group 3) two months ago; however, faces a stiffer task at this hotter level and will do well to follow up.

Has raced only at 5f; finished third in the Windsor Castle here last year; scored at Nottingham two starts ago (reappearance); near the bottom of this pack on ratings and doesn't seem to be crying out for a stiff 6f.

Last six starts over sprint distances have resulted in form figures of 111112, including 6f Listed win at Doncaster; neck second to El Caballo in Haydock Group 2 most recently, showing further improvement; brings a solid profile and should go well again.

Narrowly beat Hierarchy in last year's Mill Reef; last of four (below best) in the Commonwealth Cup Trial on reappearance but consistent otherwise; bounced back (with cheekpieces applied) at Haydock last time, finishing third behind El Caballo and Flaming Rib; looks set to go well again.

Highly progressive colt who narrowly beat Tiber Flow at Newcastle on Good Friday, taking AW record to 4-4; subsequently held on by a neck from Flaming Rib in the Sandy Lane Stakes at Haydock (6f, good; Group 2), taking turf record to 2-3; gritty rather than impressive in those last two performances but keeps getting the job done; major player.

Smart colt who has a consistent record over sprint trips and form figures of 121 at Ascot, including a good effort (head behind Perfect Power) in last year's Norfolk; made all in the Commonwealth Cup Trial back here (good to firm) in April, then wasn't disgraced in the Sandy Lane considering he stumbled badly at the start; solid contender.

Form dipped sharply in the Cheveley Park Stakes when last seen; progressive 6f filly otherwise as a 2yo, including wins in the Princess Margaret here and Lowther at York; tongue-tie now applied; may still have more to offer but this looks a demanding task on reappearance.

Good second in the Cheveley Park Stakes on final 2yo start; below that form in two Listed contests this season, latest at Haydock where she went close but was beaten by a much lower-rated filly; bit to prove.

Finished behind Perfect Power and Go Bears Go in some major events last season but has improved steadily with racing and won the Cornwallis (5f) in October; made all for 3l success in Group 3 at Naas (6f, good) on reappearance and looks set for a productive 3yo campaign; his new rating is very respectable.

Productive 2yo campaign included wins in the Norfolk here (on fast ground), the Morny and Middle Park; justified favouritism upped to 7f in the Greenham on reappearance, then failed to convince with stamina over 1m in the 2,000 Guineas (midfield); progressive at sprint trips and has plenty of class; big player returned to sprinting and this looks an ideal race for him.

Improving US colt who ran creditably in Breeders' Cup race at Del Mar (1m) on final 2yo start; scored at Keeneland (5.5f, good; Listed) in April, taking record to 3-6 and adding to his Grade 3 win (6f) last October; the first of two interesting runners on the card for Christophe Clement.

Good second in last year's Gimcrack; has not repeated that form in three runs since, latest at Haydock where he was behind some of these rivals; first-time headgear needs to have major effect.

Peak 2yo effort (for Tom Dascombe) came in the July Stakes, finishing third; filled that position (behind Tiber Flow and Ehraz) at Newbury on debut for new yard; useful sort but needs to improve.

Bubble was burst when disappointing favourite in the Cheveley Park Stakes (4-4 previously) and she suffered another defeat on reappearance; regained the winning thread at Cork (5.5f Listed) six weeks ago, though had little to spare; needs a personal best to win this major event.

Has raced only on good/firmer; emphatic C&D winner as a 2yo; seemed to need the run here (race won by Go Bears Go) on reappearance, then nearly collared Tiber Flow in 6f Listed event at Newbury where finishing very strongly and giving the impression he'll be well suited by this fast-pace, big-field scenario back at Ascot; respected with further improvement on the cards.

Form dipped at Newbury last month, finishing behind several of these opponents; consistent otherwise and ran creditably behind Go Bears Go here in April; however, needs improvement to land this big prize.

Plenty of promise over 6f last term, winning easily at Carlisle then close third in Ayr Group 3; bred for this occasion, being a half-sister to Hello Youmzain who finished third in this race in 2019 and won 6f Group 1 here in 2020; brings potential to this reappearance assignment.

Ties in closely with two of today's main players, as he nearly beat El Caballo at Newcastle in April then just clung on from the fast-finishing Ehraz at Newbury (6f Listed; turf debut) last month; progressive colt whose record is now 4-5; sire Caravaggio won this contest in 2017; major contender provided he's effective in first-time headgear.