Palace Of Holyroodhouse Stakes Handicap

Failed to win in six runs for Richard Hannon and was officially rated just 67 when making a successful stable debut in a Naas handicap in March (5f, good to yielding); she has since run with great credit in a Cork Listed event (behind Ladies Church) and a Naas Group 3 but she looks vulnerable off her revised mark; tongue-tie added for the first time.

Ended 2yo campaign with two front-running 6f novice wins at Chelmsford; returned from five months off to win a Listed race over the same C&D, earning a 16lb rise in the process; impressed with how well she travelled in the Sandy Lane Stakes four weeks ago (50-1) but she was left behind in the closing stages; this may prove more suitable but it is still a tough assignment.

Smart as 2yo, notably with a second-place finish in the Group 2 Richmond at Goodwood (6f, good to soft) and a close sixth in the Norfolk at this meeting (5f, good to firm); ended his juvenile campaign with a couple of lesser runs and finished down the field in a York Listed race on his reappearance last month; others are open to greater progress.

Useful early 2yo, winning three races before finishing down the field in last season's Norfolk Stakes here; has run some good races in defeat this year but it would be a surprise if there weren't a few better treated in today's field.

Easy winner of 5f novice at Windsor (good to firm) on second start as 2yo; struggled in the Windsor Castle here next time and was then absent until a ready defeat of Fearless Angel over 6f at Southwell in January; couldn't build on it at the same track one month later and has since been gelded; something to prove.

Three good 6f runs on turf to kick off his 2022 campaign and confirmed his wellbeing when having a 6f Kempton handicap in safekeeping some way out nine days ago; penalty demands more and he's back at 5f but he's likely to give it another good shot.

Won a York Listed event on her second 2yo start; unable to add to her tally and although she ran creditably at Chester on her reappearance, she is far from certain to confirm those placings with third-placed Shamlaan who suffered a wide trip; rider's 5lb claim is a bonus though.

Tough and consistent as a 2yo, winning four times (notably York Listed event over 6f); creditable reappearance in February and 7f probably too far latest; vulnerable to less exposed rivals.

Ran well on her stable debut at Southwell in February but it has been tough going since and she would be a surprise winner.

Six runs at two, winning at Musselburgh on debut and running his best race when fourth in the Windsor Castle at this meeting (second home in stands' side group; ahead of Ruthin and 17lb better off with that rival today); gelded over the winter; it's not out of the question that there is more to come from him this year and he is interesting at big odds.

Progressive juvenile who enjoyed her finest hour when smoothly winning a 6f Group 3 at Salisbury last September; her limitations have been exposed since and hopes here are pinned on the return to 5f having a positive effect; handles most ground but best on fast.

Three 5f wins as a 2yo, rounding his campaign off with a good second at York in October (5.5f, soft); disappointed when favourite at Sandown on his return in April but he showed his true colours when powering home to win a 15-runner York handicap (5f, good) five weeks ago; greatly respected for last year's winning stable despite the handicapper's 9lb imposition.

Prominent racer; good second to Edward Cornelius on reappearance at Thirsk in April (5f, soft) but dropped away behind Korker at York five weeks ago; the addition of cheekpieces isn't enough to tempt.

A wind operation in September has turned around his fortunes and, having got off the mark at Wolverhampton in December (7f), he has taken his form to new levels in winning competitive 6f handicaps at Windsor and here on his last two starts; pitched in at the deep end for his first 5f run but the manner in which he surged to the front here six weeks ago doesn't suggest it will be an issue; greatly respected despite latest 6lb rise.

Seen off by Shamlaan at Goodwood on penultimate start and well behind Korker at York last time; new headgear is not enough to tempt.

Front-runner; plenty of promise in defeat last season prior to her Listed win at Ayr (5f, good to firm; runner-up now smart) in September; 50-1 when dropping away to finish last of ten in Group 2 on her return at Haydock (6f, good); should last longer today but other options look stronger.

Two wins as 2yo, including Listed event at Naas (5f, good); made a most encouraging return to action in Listed race at Cork six weeks ago (5.5f, good; this combination of accessories for the first time) when coming from the back to pose a serious threat to the odds-on favourite; more is needed to defy her mark but there's a suspicion that a furious gallop at the trip will spark a surge of improvement.

Didn't build on his debut win as a 2yo; well beaten on his seasonal debut, after which he was gelded; back on track when coming out on top at Nottingham 16 days ago but they finished in a heap in a five-runner event and he will need a jolt of improvement to follow up in this deep race.

Won twice when in the care of David O'Meara but his form has taken off for his new trainer, winning 5f handicaps at Lingfield, Wolverhampton and Goodwood (good Topspeed figures for last two successes); could manage only third at Chester last time (behind Nymphadora) but he was too free and caught out wide throughout so it was still a meritorious display in the circumstances; his wins have come in small fields but this scenario could see him take another step forward; stall 1 perhaps not ideal but he is still considered.

Made good progress as a 2yo, winning a 6f novice at Newmarket in August (good to firm) before two solid runs in Group races; looked to need the run when midfield on his return at Newmarket seven weeks ago; strongly run 5f could prompt an improved showing but he will certainly need it.

Unexposed US raider; bolted up on her 2yo debut before a close seventh in last season's Windsor Castle Stakes (3-1 favourite), showing plenty of speed but tying up inside the final furlong (fourth home in the stands' side group); made all in a Listed fillies' race at Keeneland nine weeks ago, again showing plenty of speed; stable's runners are always of some interest but it will be some effort to make all off top weight in a race of this nature.

Chasing a hat-trick after 6f wins at Haydock (good) and Yarmouth (soft; narrowly); the latest win was backed up by the clock and she's probably still well handicapped, but she has her first 5f run in a red-hot race.

Behind Korker at York and just held by Dynamic Force at Nottingham 16 days ago; this race is a very different kettle of fish.

Musselburgh winner on 2yo debut (5f, good); improved performer this season, winning a Thirsk handicap on his return (5f, soft) before a good second on unfavourable terms behind smart winner at Hamilton; neither of his subsequent runs suggests he is a likely winner today though.

Three runs at two, winning 5f novices at Pontefract (good to firm) and Wolverhampton either side of a close fifth in a Newbury Listed event (5f, good); beaten in a 6f handicap at Southwell in January but then went desperately close in a heavy-ground Listed event in France in March (5.5f); well backed at Bath (Listed; first-time cheekpieces, left off today) latest but she was repeatedly short of room and the run can safely be discounted; needs a career best but she does still have some potential.

Promise prior to winning a Chester novice (5f, soft) in October; marked improvement to win 6f Kempton handicap on reappearance in April; struggled in Listed races on her last two starts though and looks up against it.

Won twice on AW last season (5f and 6f) and she has run with great credit in competitive 6f handicaps at Newmarket this time around; the drop to a well-run 5f shouldn't be an issue and she still has time to deliver a bigger performance; one to consider.

Well-bred colt but he found life tough after a winning debut for Andre Fabre in France last August (6.5f, good); the quicker ground could prompt some improvement but it will be needed if he is to make a winning start for Charlie Fellowes.

Impressive when seeing off Edward Cornelius at Hamilton on debut last September (5f, good); came up short in Listed events on next two starts and she was 7l behind Korker when in midfield at York five weeks ago; still early days but needs improvement.