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Henri Matisse proved to be a class act when battling to victory in the French 2,000 Guineas just over a month ago. Won at the breeders cup last year on similar ground so it should hold no fears. Likely to go very close for top connections to stay unbeaten this season. NAP

If there is due to be a shock in this years St James's Palace Stakes then the Brian Meehan trained Rashabar could be the answer. Has winning course form at this Royal meeting as won last year's Coventry. Didn't have much luck in running in the 2000 Guineas at the Curragh just over three weeks ago when finishing 4th of 9. Is possibly overpriced considering the focus on the front three in the market and is no back number. Worth the risk at a huge price for so little runners.

Starlust ran in the Temple Stakes sprint at Haydock four weeks ago like they needed the run after over 160 days off the track. Two runs before won the Breeders Cup Sprint on firm ground so today's fast conditions should suit perfectly. With those cobwebs blown away from the last run a big show is expected and should be thereabouts at the finish.

West Acre was a dual course winner at Meydan over the winter and ten weeks ago finished 7th in the AL Quoz Group one sprint. The drop back in trip and the suitable fast ground could see the George Scott trained gelding run into a place at least. Chance in a very competitve sprint.

Trainer jockey combined to win this race last year and Bournon Blues is the selection to unrun his price in a very competitive Coventry. Looked like they need the experience when 10th of 18 on debut when slowly away. Shown to be alot better just over two weeks ago when winning impressively at Brighton. Could well improve further for the step-up in trip and could be running on into a place at the finish.

Military Code won here on 10th May under a penalty from their debut victory and can go close to remaining unbeaten for top connections. Form took a boast when the 3rd and 4th last time out have won since. The former up in class in impressive fashion. Should be thereabouts at the finish and improve for the step-up in trip.

If the Lockinge form is to get eclipsed then Lake Forest could be the one. Highly consistent colt who has never ran over a mile before and could improve for it. Ran a decent race at Longchamp when 4th over 7f just over three weeks ago in having their first run after winning the Golden Eagle in Australia last November. Could pick up the pieces if the market principles take each other on early. Worth chancing each-way.

Last year's St James Palace winner Rosallion ran a very decent race in the Lockinge when 3rd after over 300 days off the track. Other three that day reoppose but with that run out of the way and given their excellent Ascot course from is surely the one they all have to beat. Should go very close.