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There's an argument to say that the 3-year-old form from last year doesn't look top-notch, and they tend to be focused around the top of the market. Quddwah and Docklands both look overpriced, having shown strong form here previously, but preference is for the latter, who has a similar profile to former winner of this, Lord Glitters. He was 2nd in this race last year behind Charyn, and that rival did prove himself top class, whilst his Ascot form reads 1-1-3-2-2-2, all runs over C&D. Ran well on reappearance to finish a close 2nd behind Sardinian Warrior and then undone by the camber at Epsom last time when looking the winner. Quick ground will suit, and with this being the first race of the meeting, there should be a good pace on offer.

Asfoora won this by 1L last year under an enterprising run by Oisin Murphy, tucking in from a wide draw to win going away. Things should be simpler this time from stall 10, and with the two Wathnam horses likely to go forward from stalls 7 & 9 she looks ideally placed to double up under similarly quick conditions.