'Former champion; fair absence after long absence latest; badly treated by race conditions.'

Non-runner

'Placed in three C&D Group 1s this term; deserves a win; is no good thing at these weights.'

Non-runner

'Dual 2025 C&D winner; had excuses last time; 0.5l behind Helios Express the time before.'

Non-runner

'Possible leader; has lost his way since landing shock C&D Group 1 win in January 2024.'

Non-runner

'Six-time course winner (including Group 3) but always over 7f or more; lacks speed for 6f.'

Non-runner

'Fair recent runs in Group races but even that form gives him a little to find; best at 5f.'

Non-runner

'In the doldrums prior to C&D Group 1 fourth as big outsider latest; better treated here.'

Non-runner

'Possibly best at 6f; even the level of his two recent fourth places needs improving upon.'

Non-runner

'6lb out of the handicap and is racing from 12lb above his highest winning mark here.'

Non-runner

'Out of the first two in eight runs since Group 3 victory; 9lb out of the handicap.'

Non-runner

'In top form at a much lower level; likely to be outclassed from 16lb out of the handicap.'

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