Guide to Prince Of Wales’s Stakes 1m 2f

4.20pm, ITV

Marlborough’s 1-2-3 1 ULYSSES 2 Highland Reel 3 Decorated Knight

2 Highland Reel T: AP O’brien J: R Moore

Top class middle-distance horse. He has won five Group Ones and £3.5 million around the world. Might prefer another two furlongs to be seen at his very best.

4 Johannes Vermeer T: AP O’brien J: D O’brien

Overall profile falls below the level that will probably be required to win today. Likely to act as pacemaker for stablemate

Highland Reel.

6 Scottish T: C Appleby J: J Doyle

Enjoyed a successful season in 2016, culimating in a fine third in the Caulfield Cup. Stays 12f but effective over 10f.

Has lengthy absence to overcome.

8 Nezwah T: R Varian J: ––

Has been declared a non-runner by his trainer.

1 Decorated Knight Trainer: R Charlton Jockey: A Atzeni

Tough performer, who holds his form well. Acts on all types of ground and track. Should be thereabouts. 3 Jack Hobbs T: J Gosden J: W Buick Looks as though he is still progressing and ran out an emphatic winner at Meydan in spring; 10f on fast ground might be on the sharp side for him.

5 Mekhtaal T: JC Rouget, Fr J: G Benoit

Has been in grand form this year and recorded a PB when producing a strong finish to land the Prix d’ispahan last time. Fast ground is an unknown.

7 Ulysses T: Sir Michael Stoute J: J Crowley

Low-mileage colt with plenty of untapped potential. Looked better than ever when winning at Sandown on comeback.

Strong claims.

9 Queen’s Trust T: Sir Michael Stoute J: O Peslier

Crossed swords with the best fillies last year and acquitted herself well. Loves fast ground and appeals as the type to progress again this season.