National Stud Handicap Stakes (GBBPlus Race)

High Degree is winless in his last five starts but ran a clear second three starts back, and a fifth last time doesn't dent his claim as our top-rated runner. Fit 17 days on and proven over today's trip from stall 6, he's the one to beat.

Al Aali is winless in his last six starts, no better than fifth in that time, but sits ten pounds clear of his official mark of 88 on our rating of 98. Fit 13 days on and race-proven over today's trip, the worry is whether that below-par recent form can turn round.

Way Of Life won last time out, one of three wins in his last five starts, but he's had 81 days off since and returns fresh. Proven over today's trip, the layoff is the obvious question for a leading contender.

Percy's Daydream won two starts back, one of two victories in her last five starts, despite a below-par fourth last time out. The yard is out of form though, managing only 4% winners in the last fortnight, a concern for a filly otherwise proven over today's trip.

War Hawk is winless in his last five starts and was well held in fifth last time out, his only real form coming five starts back when second. A 126-day absence adds to the questions, though he arrives with experience over today's trip.