Eight runners are set to go in challenging conditions, with the ground expected to be heavy for this six-furlong dash. Almeraq heads the market as he aims to bounce back from disappointment in the July Cup, while Wathnan duo Kind Of Blue and Paborus also take their chance. Marvelman and Coppull represent Andrew Balding and Clive Cox respectively, and last year's winner Big Mojo returns to defend his crown.

Declan Rix backs the favourite Almeraq, noting the horse deserves credit after a horror fall at York and a subsequent win in the Cathedral Stakes. He highlights the horse's strong shoulder and ability to sustain runs, suggesting he will handle the ground. Rix believes the July Cup form can be forgiven as it was the horse's first time going down a hill.

Callum Helliwell expresses strong love for Marvelman, hoping for rain to make the going heavy. He recalls Marvelman's great performance in the Park Stakes last year and his ability to finish strongly from a long way home. Helliwell wants the conditions to be boggy for the horse's benefit.

Kate Tracey sides with Big Mojo to repeat last year's feat. She notes the horse had a similar draw to last year and finished eighth at Royal Ascot but was not beaten far. Tracey points to a recent Group 3 win at the Curragh as a confidence booster, suggesting the horse is ready to go very close if he runs like the William Haggas team at Haydock.