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All wins on good/good to soft; may well bounce back from his poor effort (beaten 20l) in the Haydock race won by Little Big Bear, having been consistent and progressive otherwise; has something to find on ratings but will certainly prove suited by the scenario, having won the Commonwealth Cup Trial over C&D (Group 3; beat The X O) in early May; non-runner,

Had a few excuses for his 2,000 Guineas flop; star performer over sprint distances otherwise and subsequently justified favouritism in the Sandy Lane Stakes at Haydock (6f, good to firm; beat Shouldvebeenaring) where he gained an advantage by racing near the stands' rail but won well enough to think he retains plenty of his juvenile talent; crowned last year's European champion 2yo having been so impressive in the Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh on good ground, and that brilliant success represent

Raced mainly on good/firmer; Group 2 winner over 7f last summer then underperformed in a couple of Group 1 races, including on soft ground, at the same trip; back in better form dropped back to 6f this season, finishing fourth in Group 3 here then going close in Salisbury Listed event; faces a harder task returned to the top level.,

Ran poorly in the Commonwealth Cup Trial over C&D on sole outing this term, therefore still needs to prove he's trained on; however, developed well during a 2yo campaign that included wins in the Sirenia Stakes at Kempton (6f, AW) and Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint at Keeneland (5.5f, firm); possibilities if tapping back into that advancement; tongue-tie applied.,

High-profile colt whose speed looked somewhat blunted and who got going too late in the Newbury Listed race won by Shaquille, having been trained for the 2,000 Guineas where he didn't quite get home over 1m; one of the leading 2yos in his unbeaten 2022 campaign that culminated in an above-standard success in the Gimcrack at York (6f, good); major player if back to that very smart form and readjusting to sprint pace; fitting of cheekpieces may help in that respect.,

Juvenile season featured wins in Glorious Goodwood nursery over 6f and Cornwallis Stakes at Newmarket over 5f; made no impact under a penalty in Listed grade at Newbury (race won by Shaquille) on reappearance and he looks a long way from top-tier material; towards the bottom of this pack on ratings.,

Midfield (below par) in the 2,000 Guineas on sole run this season, appearing to confirm that he's a Commonwealth Cup prospect as opposed to a potential miler; very promising 6f colt (on good/firmer) last term, recording form figures of 211 that culminated in an impressive performance in the Mill Reef at Newbury; retains major potential and looks an exciting contender back down in trip; judged on 2yo evidence, he could easily develop into a top performer at this distance.,

Well treated off 94 in Newmarket handicap on 2,000 Guineas day, then comfortably followed up in Newbury Listed event that's become a recognised stepping stone to the Commonwealth Cup; acts on most ground; seems highly strung (mounted in chute and taken down early last time; has displayed other quirkiness) so needs to show he can handle the atmosphere of this huge occasion; otherwise an improving colt who is 4-4 over 6f and holds major claims.,

His most recent win came in 7f Listed event at Newmarket two starts ago; appeared to run very well behind Little Big Bear at Haydock on the return to 6f, though is possibly flattered the way the race panned out (had the near-side advantage for most of the way and nothing behind the first two showed their form); that said, he's tough and largely consistent so could go well again.,

AW form includes novice/handicap wins at Southwell and good third in major prize at Newcastle; outran his 125-1 odds in the Commonwealth Cup Trial over C&D on the switch to turf, finishing second; improving colt but has much more on his plate in this field, as the ratings confirm.,

Non-stayer in the 1,000 Guineas on sole outing this term, confirming that she's best going down the Commonwealth Cup route, and therefore has a similar profile to male counterpart Sakheer; recorded form figures of 11211 (on good/firmer; mostly over 6f) during her solid 2yo campaign, including wins in the Princess Margaret here and Group 1 Cheveley Park Stakes at Newmarket; the second-place finish came behind subsequent 1,000 Guineas winner Mawj; could well resume her progress dropped back in di

Irish filly whose form figures read 13212; recorded a 6l success in Listed grade at Navan (5.7f, heavy) on seasonal debut, then nearly followed up in Group 3 at Naas (6f, good) where she finished strongly and failed only narrowly to collar a solid Ballydoyle colt, faring clear best of the high-drawn runners; progressing nicely and has hitherto proved a solid performer; very appealing.,

Non-stayer over 1m in the 1,000 Guineas on sole start this season; promising over 6f (on good/good to soft) last term, notably going close behind Swingalong in the Lowther at York on the second of those three appearances; has something to find on the figures but this drop back in distance looks a big plus and she may rate higher yet.,

Has tackled longer trips this term, finishing third in the Fred Darling then last of ten (looked a non-stayer over 1m) in the Pouliches; had some useful 2yo form over 6f, namely a success in the Lowther and fourth to Lezoo in the Cheveley Park Stakes, both on good ground; not fully exposed at this distance.,