Spotlight: Thrown in on last year's best but it has been a struggle in 2026; third of the near-side group in the Ayr Gold Cup six weeks ago but he was still well beaten; two wins and a second in three course runs, so not discounted dropped in class.

Spotlight: Back to the same mark as when winning at Ascot in May; ran well in a change of headgear (retained) at Kempton 17 days ago; should make another bold bid.

Spotlight: Has not added to his debut win but has been banging at the door, runner-up in 6f handicaps on last three starts; creeping up the weights but his latest Wolverhampton run, from a wide stall, suggests he is still improving; contender.

Spotlight: Won four times in his first stint with this trainer, who takes over again now; 0-9 for Ed Walker in the last 12 months but his mark has dropped 11lb; not ruled out.

Spotlight: Thirsk win (6f, good to firm) in July has been followed by three good efforts in Class 2 handicaps; drops back down in grade for AW debut; Ryan Sexton rides Desert Falcon for the stable today.

Spotlight: 2-2 on AW, both at Newcastle, and ran well when fifth in the Palace of Holyroodhouse at Royal Ascot; not so good twice since but he has been gelded and returning to Tapeta can help.

Spotlight: Ex-Irish 3yo; ran a cracker for second at York (6f, good) in June; three lesser efforts have followed but he is back to that York mark and starts out for a new trainer (same owners) who is enjoying a fine spell; worth a market check.

Spotlight: In and out on turf this season, with two wins and a Yarmouth second surrounded by lesser efforts; a career best will be needed to come out on top this time.

Spotlight: Came up short in the Portland seven weeks ago but this year's best efforts bring him into the reckoning; stays 6f but this year's best efforts have been at 5f.

Spotlight: Won twice, including in Listed race, as a 2yo but his losing run now stands at 22; finished behind reopposing rivals in recent starts; others appeal more.

Spotlight: 1lb lower than when just missing out in last season's Ayr Gold Cup; ran well for sixth in the Portland on his penultimate start but he disappointed in the Ayr Silver Cup one week later; AW record is modest but there were mitigating factors for early defeats; can go well down in class.

Spotlight: 2-2 on AW, namely wins in a C&D maiden and a Wolverhampton novice (7f); well beaten in two turf handicaps in the spring, after which he was gelded; still has time to do better.

Spotlight: Strong AW handicap form when beating his 13 rivals at Newcastle in January and he is only 1lb higher today; some uninspiring turf form figures but this is more his thing; has the ability to win but predicting his good days isn't easy.

Spotlight: Getting on for three years since his last AW outing; won twice in a lower grade at Doncaster in the first half of the year but struggled more recently; others stronger.