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The stage is set for a thrilling renewal of the My Pension Expert July Cup, where the spotlight shines on the impressive Commonwealth Cup victor, Inisherin. As the current favourite, he stands in a favourable position, benefiting from weight allowances against the older horses and entering this race with just five previous starts under his belt, promising further growth and development. His form so far reveals few weaknesses.
Vandeek dazzled us with his high-class performances last season but now faces the challenge of proving himself once again.
River Tiber also arrives with a point to prove, while Kinross, though a talented performer, might find the ground conditions less than ideal, a scenario that also doesn’t bode well for Art Power.
Khaadem is known for reserving his best for Ascot, and while Swingalong continues to come up slightly short at this elite level, she remains somewhat underestimated given her Group One experiences and the fact that this particular challenge could play to her strengths.
Nevertheless, top choice looks like Regional, who made a striking impression over the minimum distance at Royal Ascot and looks set to excel over an extra furlong here. His commendable victory in the Sprint Cup last season and his career-best performance in the King Charles III Stakes suggest he is a solid each-way contender.
The remaining competitors will need to elevate their performances to claim Group One glory in this esteemed race.