Races ORB Ascot - ENG

Won Haydock novice (1m, good to soft) last August and fair fourth in Group 3 Zetland (1m2f, good) last October; gelded before intended reappearance at Goodwood (Listed) where withdrawn after bolting before the start (9-1 at the time); may have staying potential but lots of improvement is needed.,

Won at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last November on sole 2yo start and, after reappearing with solid third of five at Newbury (1m2f, soft), he defied top weight in a 3yo handicap at York (1m4f, good to firm) last month; has since been acquired by Godolphin; stayed on really well last time and this unexposed Nathaniel colt could continue to improve now up in trip; on the shortlist.,

Won at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) last September on second start and reappeared with good Listed second at Newmarket (1m2f, good); no match for the first two when third in Lingfield Derby Trial (1m4f, AW) last month, but is in excellent hands to progress and today's extra distance could help.,

One of three for Joseph O'Brien; Dylan Browne McMonagle has ridden on both starts; won on debut at Limerick (1m3f, soft) in April and close second to Peking Opera in Listed race at Navan (1m5f, soft) latest; having raced just twice, he could have lots more to offer and is one to be interested in.,

Won on debut at Haydock (11.6f, good) in April and comfortably made it 2-2 in Listed race at Goodwood (1m3f, good), despite his inexperience still being evident; his pedigree firmly indicates he'll be suited by this trip (dam Gretchen won the 14.5f Group 2 Park Hill) and he's a leading contender.,

Listed runner-up at Epsom (1m2f, soft) in April on his third start and third in Listed race at Goodwood (1m3f, good) last time; no match for Gregory at Goodwood and on that evidence he's vulnerable, but stable has won this race seven times and their 3yos frequently improve when stepped up in trip.,

Two wins (at about 1m, good/good to soft) from first three 2yo starts; heavy ground might not have suited in French Group 1 last October and he might have needed his reappearance run in the Lingfield Derby Trial; however, he finished down the field in both and others have less to prove.,

Easily won three-runner maiden at Navan (1m5f, heavy) in April on second start then beaten just under 2l when fifth of six in Navan Listed race (1m5f, soft); he's very lightly raced and open to further improvement, but was behind Peking Opera and stablemate Etna Rosso last time so has work to do.,

Won at Leopardstown (1m, good to yielding) last October on second start and reappeared with Listed win at Navan last month (1m5f, soft; kept on well); unexposed and is the sole runner for his top trainer, who has won this seven times since 2007; could have lots more to offer; key player.,

Won at Southwell (1m3f, AW) in April on third start and followed up on recent handicap/turf debut at Doncaster (14.5f, good); today's task is considerably tougher but he impressed last time and is an each-way possible.,

Seven-race maiden whose form is light years behind what today's opponents have achieved; wears a first-time visor (replacing cheekpieces).,

Behind three of these when last of six in Navan Listed race (1m5f, soft) last month but was beaten about only 2l on that second start and his strong finish in that slowly run race suggests his performance can be marked up; game win in Fairyhouse maiden (1m4f, good) 12 days ago and this unexposed colt could be about to take a big step forward; one of three for yard.,

Unplaced in Derby trials on first two starts this season; didn't run badly when 6l fifth of eight in 14.5f handicap at Doncaster recently and is 12lb better off with the winner Saint George, but again looks vulnerable.,

All four starts have been against fillies; Listed runner-up at Newmarket (1m2f, soft) last month and, after her odds-on 1m4f novice flop, she returned to some form in a first-time tongue-tie (retained) with fair Listed third at Goodwood (1m2f, good to firm) ten days ago; her pedigree hints this longer trip could be right up her street and she's not ruled out each-way.,