Spotlight: Versatile as regards ground; returned to form with Doncaster success (beat Billyjoh) then ran well, beating all bar subsequent Group 2 winner Never So Brave, in the 7f handicap at Royal Ascot later in June; an ideal type for this prize and it's best to forgive his Bunbury Cup effort last time (raced far away from the main action); remains of strong interest.

Spotlight: Hindered by traffic issues in this race last year; bounced back to form at Newmarket two weeks ago when nearly winning the Bunbury Cup for the second year running; still fresh, having raced only twice this term, and is ahead of the assessor (due to run off 5lb higher in future); leading player.

Spotlight: Versatile as regards ground; gelded prior to showing consistent form (3421) over 1m this term and the latest performance was his second win on Eclipse day at Sandown; well treated under a small penalty (future mark 2lb higher) and he was effective at 7f in 2022/2023; shortlisted.

Spotlight: Versatile as regards ground; has edged back down the weights this season and looks attractively handicapped; record in this contest reads 441, gamely making all off 2lb higher last year, and he's a solid contender in another International attempt.

Spotlight: Couple of sound efforts back on turf since his productive spell on AW; has something to find with Akkadian Thunder on Royal Ascot running last time but that effort suggests he could be set for further prize-money, which again goes down to sixth place.

Spotlight: Below-par favourite last time but has a positive record otherwise for current stable and may rebound; two attempts at Ascot comprise a success over 7f last July (for previous yard) and solid second over 6f this May; steps back up in trip and can't be ruled out.

Spotlight: On a long losing run that includes a disappointing effort (beaten favourite, only tenth) in this contest 12 months ago; however, has plenty of useful form and ties in with Akkadian Thunder and Aalto on recent efforts that give him an each-way shout.

Spotlight: Acts on any ground; very useful performer who has Listed/Group form; two handicap attempts (6f) comprise a win at Doncaster last October and an excusable defeat (poorly drawn) in the Wokingham last time; effective over 7f and has the ability to get involved, even off top weight.

Spotlight: Took well to first-time hood at Leicester on second start for new stable and has remained in form in the retained headgear since; needs progress upped further in class, however.

Spotlight: Form has dipped in two appearances this year, latest in hood switched to turf from AW; unbeaten (3-3) previously, looking useful, and could be dangerous if tapping back into that progress; still lightly raced and can't be written off yet.

Spotlight: Largely consistent form this term includes a creditable effort in the Doncaster contest won by Akkadian Thunder; long losing run continues, however, with nearly two years passing since his sole success.

Spotlight: Useful 2yo over 6f in 2023, winning the Mill Reef on heavy ground; missed last season but has shown signs of retaining ability, including over 7f, this year; switches to a handicap for the first time and could go well, albeit needs a career-best performance to defy his mark.

Spotlight: Seems to handle any ground; Ascot specialist whose record in this race includes a narrow success (off 3lb higher) in 2022 and close third last year; long in the tooth (now an 8yo) but has possibilities back at ideal course with AW reappearance under his belt.

Spotlight: Completed a 7f hat-trick last summer and is currently 1lb below last winning mark; has lacked consistency this season but was hindered by poor draw at Royal Ascot two starts ago; no apparent excuses latest.

Spotlight: Suited by ground softer than good; not entirely solid on his form this season for new yard, albeit latest effort is best forgiven; scored over C&D (classified event) last September but this is a harder task.

Spotlight: Placed several times during his spell in Australia and ran creditably in the Lincoln when returned to British soil; not in same form subsequently and remains without a win since his 2yo days; drops back in distance.

Spotlight: Went close at Epsom in most recent 7f attempt but was only midfield (well below par) in the Wokingham when the return to 6f shouldn't have been an excuse; likely has nothing in hand off current mark.

Spotlight: Landed the Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot in 2022; four duck eggs since, latest in the Wokingham on debut for this Irish yard; best watched unless the market suggests a big revival is likely.

Spotlight: Consistent spell in Bahrain featured two wins; not especially solid on his 6f form since returned to home soil; chance depends on how well he responds to added cheekpieces and the step back up in trip.

Spotlight: Campaigned mostly over 6f and has a better strike-rate on AW than on grass; raced mainly in lower grades to boot and has enough to prove in this major 7f handicap kept to turf.

Spotlight: Five-time AW winner, including thrice at Kempton this year; 0-10 on turf and looks badly handicapped, being 16lb higher than last attempt in this sphere; opposed.