Formscan - The class-dropping Holguin is respected, but it's also noteworthy that three-year-olds don't have a great record in recent editions. With that in mind, SAM MAXIMUS shades preference. He has been quite highly tried since being a surprise winner of last year's Hopeful Stakes at Newmarket and, as he wasn't beaten far in a Group 3 back on the July course last time, this presents a good opportunity for him to shine. Buckingham Palace winner Witch Hunter is also considered.

In the last 3 years Brad The Brief (GB) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Witch Hunter (FR) | 1 | |
| 1st Jul 2023 Newcastle(6f , Flat, Standard / Slow) Witch Hunter (FR) 3rd (11/2 9-5 Rated 108) R Kingscote 2.00L in front of Brad The Brief (GB) 4th (4/1 9-5 Rated 114) Oisin Murphy (8 ran) | ||
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| Mount Athos (GB) | 1 | |
| 1st Jul 2023 Newcastle(6f , Flat, Standard / Slow) Brad The Brief (GB) 4th (4/1 9-5 Rated 114) Oisin Murphy 2.50L in front of Mount Athos (GB) 5th (9/2 9-5 Rated 103) N Callan (8 ran) | ||
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Dark Angel (IRE)-Chinese White(Dalakhani)
(190)
d3
(Barbara & Alick Richmond)
Rated 108

Dark Angel (IRE)-Ceaseless(Iffraaj)
(14)
d3
(Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum)
Rated 103
In the last 3 years Mount Athos (GB) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Brad The Brief (GB) | 1 | |
| 1st Jul 2023 Newcastle(6f , Flat, Standard / Slow) Brad The Brief (GB) 4th (4/1 9-5 Rated 114) Oisin Murphy 2.50L in front of Mount Athos (GB) 5th (9/2 9-5 Rated 103) N Callan (8 ran) | ||
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| Witch Hunter (FR) | 1 | |
| 1st Jul 2023 Newcastle(6f , Flat, Standard / Slow) Witch Hunter (FR) 3rd (11/2 9-5 Rated 108) R Kingscote 4.50L in front of Mount Athos (GB) 5th (9/2 9-5 Rated 103) N Callan (8 ran) | ||
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In the last 3 years Witch Hunter (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Brad The Brief (GB) | 1 | |
| 1st Jul 2023 Newcastle(6f , Flat, Standard / Slow) Witch Hunter (FR) 3rd (11/2 9-5 Rated 108) R Kingscote 2.00L in front of Brad The Brief (GB) 4th (4/1 9-5 Rated 114) Oisin Murphy (8 ran) | ||
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| Ffion (GB) | 1 | |
| 12th May 2023 Chester(7f 127yds, Flat Hcap, Soft (Heavy in Places)) Witch Hunter (FR) 2nd (50/1 9-9 Rated 103) Dane O'Neill 8.09L in front of Ffion (GB) 10th (13/2 8-8 Rated 88) Hollie Doyle (10 ran) | ||
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| Mount Athos (GB) | 1 | |
| 1st Jul 2023 Newcastle(6f , Flat, Standard / Slow) Witch Hunter (FR) 3rd (11/2 9-5 Rated 108) R Kingscote 4.50L in front of Mount Athos (GB) 5th (9/2 9-5 Rated 103) N Callan (8 ran) | ||
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Fast Company (IRE)-Deemah(Iffraaj)
(42)
(Mrs Paul Shanahan & Mrs John Magnier)
Rated 102

In the last 3 years Ffion (GB) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Witch Hunter (FR) | 1 | |
| 12th May 2023 Chester(7f 127yds, Flat Hcap, Soft (Heavy in Places)) Witch Hunter (FR) 2nd (50/1 9-9 Rated 103) Dane O'Neill 8.09L in front of Ffion (GB) 10th (13/2 8-8 Rated 88) Hollie Doyle (10 ran) | ||
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In the last 3 years Hes A Monster (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Holguin (GB) | 1 | |
| 2nd Jun 2023 Epsom(7f 3yds, Flat, Good to Firm) Holguin (GB) 2nd (7/4Fav 9-2 Rated 108) Oisin Murphy 6.50L in front of He's A Monster (IRE) 6th (11/1 9-2 Rated 91) Hollie Doyle (9 ran) | ||
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In the last 3 years Holguin (GB) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| He's A Monster (IRE) | 1 | |
| 2nd Jun 2023 Epsom(7f 3yds, Flat, Good to Firm) Holguin (GB) 2nd (7/4Fav 9-2 Rated 108) Oisin Murphy 6.50L in front of He's A Monster (IRE) 6th (11/1 9-2 Rated 91) Hollie Doyle (9 ran) | ||
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| Think Climate (GB) | 1 | |
| 18th Apr 2023 Newmarket(7f , Flat, Good to Soft) Holguin (GB) 2nd (6/1 9-8 Rated 94) David Probert 18.56L in front of Think Climate (GB) 9th (50/1 9-11 Rated 89) A Kirby (9 ran) | ||
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Exceed And Excel (AUS)-Whazzat(Daylami)
(14)
d2
(Mr Wayne Lukas)
Rated 88
In the last 3 years Think Climate (GB) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Holguin (GB) | 1 | |
| 18th Apr 2023 Newmarket(7f , Flat, Good to Soft) Holguin (GB) 2nd (6/1 9-8 Rated 94) David Probert 18.56L in front of Think Climate (GB) 9th (50/1 9-11 Rated 89) A Kirby (9 ran) | ||
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ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie cd2 Course and Distance Winner c2 Course Winner d2 Distance Winner bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run
The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.








