Queen Anne Stakes (Group 1)

Stablemate of Lead Artist; form figures read 211112; made great strides on Southwell AW last term and bagged Listed honours over C&D (good to firm) on Royal Ascot trials day on reappearance, beating Docklands (pair clear); ran creditably in the Prix d'Ispahan at Longchamp (1m1f, good to soft) since, worn down towards the finish by a highly notable rival (the current Arc favourite) having looked the likely winner for some of the straight; could well rate higher still and is very interesting with the return to 1m looking ideal.

Ex-Ballydoyle horse who has finished runner-up on five occasions for current yard, most recently in Group 2 at Chester (1m2f); however, back up in class today he's very unlikely to achieve the same position, let alone go one better; comfortably held in this contest last year and again has a stiff task; wears new headgear.

Supplemented for this race at a cost of £53,000; developed into a smart turf performer in USA for Chad Brown and is 3-4 since upped to Grade 1 level, most recently winning the Maker's Mark Mile at Keeneland (good) in emphatic style; subsequently sold and has joined Australian trainer Ciaron Maher; goes into the unknown on this straight, stiff course but adds great interest, being an improving miler who has top-level form; indeed, his latest RPR puts him right in the mix.

Seems versatile as regards ground; failed to score last term (still showed some good form) but has rapidly developed into a leading miler this season, travelling well and quickening smartly to win the Doncaster Mile (Listed) and bet365 Mile (Group 2) then going down by only a neck in the Lockinge; has very similar profile to last year's winner Charyn and remains of strong interest.

Ballydoyle colt who was withdrawn last month on intended reappearance, having got upset in the stalls; ended last season with two Group wins (1m1f/1m, good) at Leopardstown, proving suited by dropping back in distance; looks a potential threat in this division this term but, being the only seasonal debutant in the field, the market signals may prove the best guide.