Windsor

The only horse in this field with a recent win to its name, scoring at Kempton just 26 days ago — that is a significant edge over most rivals here who are still searching for their first win. Trained by John and Thady Gosden, one of the most powerful yards in British racing, and drawn in stall one, which is the most favourable position at Windsor over this distance. Has never raced on dry ground, but the class and recent form make this hard to ignore.

Kahin has never raced before, so there is no form to judge — but the editorial verdict singles it out as the most interesting newcomer in the field. By Kingman out of a Galileo mare, the pedigree screams class, and it is trained by William Haggas, whose yard has been in strong form recently. The draw in stall 14 is the least favourable position at Windsor over this distance, which is the one practical concern on debut.

Like Kahin, Turret makes its racecourse debut here with no form to assess — but the editorial verdict picks both out as the two most interesting newcomers in the race, with Kahin just preferred. Also by Kingman out of a Galileo mare, the pedigree is identical in profile to its stablemate-in-bloodline, and jockey Rob Hornby has been in solid form with 7 wins from 28 rides in the past fortnight. The draw in stall five is one of the better positions at Windsor, a small but meaningful advantage on debut.

Windbreaker has two runs under its belt — a fifth and then a third — showing gradual improvement, though it returns here after a 137-day absence having never raced on dry ground. It is trained by William Haggas, the same yard as race pick Kahin, and the stable has been in good recent form. The form trend is quietly encouraging, but the long break and first experience of dry conditions mean there are questions to answer before this can be strongly fancied.