Ischgl showed a lot of raw talent on her debut when finishing a very strong second behind a highly-regarded runner. Although she was a bit nervous at the start last time, she has been practicing well at home to stay calm in the stalls. She looks extremely fit today and should be a major player in this median sires event.

Belicoso is a very well-bred newcomer who has been showing a high cruising speed in his morning training sessions. He comes from a stable that is currently in great form and has a strong record with first-time runners. His physical build suggests he will have no problem with the uphill finish at this track.

New Yorker arrives here after a very professional victory at Dundalk where he showed a strong turn of foot. He was sent off as a favorite that day and justified the confidence with a very comfortable performance. He has clearly been showing a lot of natural ability in his work and is ready for this jump up to listed class.

Star Prospect looked like a very high-quality athlete when winning on his debut over this same course and distance. He traveled very strongly through the race and showed a quick turn of foot to pull away from the field. He is in peak physical condition and looks ready to maintain his unbeaten record today.

Neolithic holds the highest performance rating in this field and has already shown he can compete at a very high level this season. He won his last race at Gowran in very good style and looks to be improving with every run. He is a very fit contender who sets the standard for others to reach today.

Causeway is a very exciting athlete who is looking for a third consecutive victory today. The fact that the stable’s primary rider has chosen to ride him suggests that his physical condition is excellent. He is currently entered in major classic races and this performance will be a key indicator of his progress.

Prevalence showed a lot of mental and physical growth between her first and second starts to win her maiden comfortably. She has been training very consistently and looks like she will appreciate this competitive handicap environment. She is fit, fast, and ready for a top performance in this fillies’ event.

Green Carrera is making her first appearance in a handicap race today and looks to have a very competitive rating. Her previous run in a listed race is best ignored as the ground conditions were much too soft for her style. She looks much sharper now and should find this surface very much to her liking.

Black Caviar Gold was a group-level winner as a juvenile and showed that she still has plenty of speed on her recent comeback run. She will be much fitter for that outing and should handle this better ground with ease today. She is a strong, powerful athlete who always gives a consistent performance on the track.

Drop Dead Gorgeous comes from an incredible pedigree and lived up to the expectations with a winning debut at Naas. She has a very rhythmic galloping style and looks like a horse with elite potential for the major races later this summer. She is in peak condition and looks ready to take this group 3 challenge.

Cercene is a previous winner at the highest level and brings a lot of class to this group 2 contest. She proved her endurance with a great second-place finish in the Nassau Stakes last year and looks physically very strong today. She is an intriguing runner who adds a lot of tactical depth to this race.

Minnie Hauk was undefeated in her first four starts last year and is one of the most exciting mares currently in training. She has a history of running very well after a break and has been showing elite speed in her recent morning gallops. She looks perfectly prepared for this season opener and is a primary contender.

Go Out has been performing consistently well in sprint handicaps and arrived here after a solid third-place finish recently. She looks very fit and seems to be moving comfortably in her training sessions. She is a very athletic mare who should be involved in the finish of this apprentice contest.

Pinar Del Rio showed a lot of promise on his debut for a new training yard when finishing fourth on a synthetic surface. He is a multiple winner on grass in the past and looks very well-weighted for this return to turf. He is fit, agile, and ready to put in a professional performance today.

Jon Riggens is a previous winner over this course and distance and clearly loves the uphill climb to the finish line. He is an athlete that prefers to be held up for a late run, and this big field will provide the perfect tempo for him. He looks in great physical shape and will be finishing very strongly today.

Reposado showed a return to his best form when finishing second over this distance just last month. He showed great stamina to stay in the fight until the final strides and has been raised slightly in the ratings as a result. He is a very consistent horse who should be a primary player in this final race.