Anglesey Lodge Equine Hospital Woodlands Stakes (Listed Race)

Marvelous veteran showed he retained all his ability when winning for the eleventh time in the Listed Gladness Stakes at the Curragh (7f, sft-hvy) a month ago; however, has come up short in the last three renewals of this race and 5f probably sharp enough for him these days.

Top class 2yo returned from aborted stud career last year and won a C&D Listed race (good) and a Curragh Group 3 (6f, good); fine third in the Group 1 Flying Five before a below-par run at the Breeders' Cup; soft ground not ideal for seasonal reappearance and better expected now; chance.

Five-time winner best with a bit of cut in the ground; sole win last season came in a Listed heat at this venue (6f, yielding); may have needed his comeback at Cork and likes it here, but would probably like to see some rain.

Gelded in the off-season and won on seasonal return for the second year running when landing a Curragh handicap (5f, sft-hvy); this is harder and has lots to find on the figures, but he's relatively lightly raced and there could be more to come.

Capable of smart form on his day but hasn't won since August 2022 and was well held behind Bodhi Bear on his seasonal reappearance; hopes pinned on cheekpieces sparking a revival.