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Often dubbed the 'Ascot Derby,' this Group Two over one mile four furlongs has attracted 11 runners including several who contested the Epsom Derby.
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James Owen's Wimbledon Hawkeye leads the field having swerved Epsom to arrive here fresh. The Gredley family-owned colt finished fifth in the 2000 Guineas and represents a yard that excels at big meetings.
There are only 13 days between Epsom and the King Edward VII Stakes this year but Green Storm, Nightwalker and Tuscan Hills have been entered, having finished seventh, 12th and 16th in the Derby.
Charlie Johnston's Green Storm seeks compensation under Loughnane, whilst John Gosden's Nightwalker represents Juddmonte's powerful operation under Keane. The son of Frankel should appreciate the return to a more conventional track.
Beckett's Amiloc remains unbeaten, whilst O'Brien fields both Galveston and Puppet Master, with the latter having impressed in winning the Lingfield Derby Trial before skipping Epsom.
Johnny Murtagh's Zahrann stepped up markedly last time and could be well-handicapped by the weights.