Another of Karl Burke’s youngsters, heading to Royal Ascot with huge claims, in runaway Nottingham maiden winner, ZELAINA. The whopping 650,000GBP breeze-up purchase is closely related to a Group-placed 7f all-weather winner out of an un-raced half-sister to Group One scorer Lightning Spear.

She showed dazzling speed on debut, bounding clear from her toiling rivals from a long way out - oozing class. She may have something special about her and is likely to prove a tough filly to catch if able to come forward from that excellent first outing.

REVIVAL POWER ran a remarkable race on debut at Thirsk. Belying big odds, the daughter of Bungle Inthejungle (who ran fourth in the Windsor Castle) showed distinct signs of green-ness, slowly away before making up a huge amount of ground up. She won with something left - clearly learning on the job.

She is a sister to Group One-winning sprinter Winter Power and is one to take seriously, if stepping forward mentally. Cardiff By The Sea deserves a mention, too, following an excellent debut second behind Aidan O’Brien’s exciting colt, Charles Darwin.

CARMERS is a fascinating runner in the stamina-sapping G2 Queen’s Vase, run over 1m6f, despite only two starts. Two 1m5f successes, including in Listed company at Navan, have given supporters optimism here, as a stoutly-bred type, who may have more to offer, raised a furlong in journey.

The owner has a line to the form of Scandinavia - having one of their horses finishing second to him last time - which boosts confidence. Devil’s Advocate is passed over - the form of his Dante fourth has been let down subsequently.

ASMARANI must enter plenty of notebooks here, following an excellent Group Three runner-up position at Longchamp. Clearly he is blessed with plenty of stamina reserves, having bolted up at Saint-Cloud on heavy ground, over 1m4f, two starts ago.

The only question mark is the fast ground he is likely to encounter here - which is a concern - but worth the risk, granted he possesses the potential of a touch of class.

CINDERELLA’S DREAM is a rock-solid favourite, if able to confirm the form of her impressive 1m1f success over Elmalka in a Newmarket Group Two. She is a Grade One winner, who could easily outclass her rivals, with the drop to a mile no concern, granted this is likely to be run at an honest pace.

Running Lion would be a tempting rival, given her win in this race last season, but this year’s renewal appears tougher.

CRIMSON ADVOCATE looks overpriced as the outsider of the field (at the time of typing this), following her impressive couple of excellent efforts, raised to this mile distance.

Winner of the Queen Mary over 5f here in 2023, the daughter of Nyquist has proven her effectiveness over a mile with a fine second behind the re-opposing Soprano, prior to a Listed win at Goodwood. She appears completely underestimated in the betting at big double-figure odds.

If ANMAAT improves at all for his outstanding reappearance second, behind Los Angeles at Curragh, he is arguably the one to beat. There is little doubt that the latter is a rock-solid horse, with a tremendous attitude, but there is a slight doubt over him back at Ascot.

Yes it was soft ground, but his worst performance to date came over track and trip last October. Anmaat was the winner of the G1 Champions Stakes that day, at a whopping price. He can cruise into contention here and we know he has the speed to pull away when required.

The bang-in-form SEE THE FIRE offers a viable alternative to Anmaat, at an each-way price. She rab a fine fifth in the G1 Coronation Stakes here last term, before being beaten just a neck in the G1 Nassau Stakes at Goodwood.

She reappeared with a modest effort but improved considerably to arguably run a career best, with an impressive 12-length win in Group Two company at York. She is a danger to all, especially receiving her fillies weight allowance.

THE LIFFEY has attracted plenty of market interest in the lead up to the five-day Berkshire bonanza. Switched from the Aidan O’Brien yard to Joseph O’Brien - the son of No Nay Never. Fourth in a Listed race after a lengthy absence, he is likely to improve significantly, especially upped to a mile. He is also the least exposed in the line-up and holds huge potential, from a mark of 98.

The 2023 Cambridgeshire Handicap second, GREEK ORDER, certainly catches the eye, returning to the UK, after a modest spell in the US. He is back down to the same official mark of 95, clearly appreciates the fast pace of a big-field race and has the assistance of Belgian ace, Christophe Soumillon in the saddle.

If they go too quickly up front, expect the selection to finish with a powerful run into the places. Another who is likely to run well is Fox Legacy, after a promising Newmarket victory. A rise of 6lb may underestimate his each-way claims.

In what promises to be a wide-open and ultra-competitive renewal of this fillies handicap, over the straight mile, INDEPENDENT EXPERT could offer each-way supporters a good run for their money.

The six-year-old mare continued her improved form for her new trainer with a fine Naas handicap win at this trip. She is up 7lb in the weights but it would be folly to dismiss her chance, with her rider claiming a handy 3lb.

ROSE PRICK is another place contender after a solid third over 1m2f in Listed company. She stays well and ought to not be inconvenienced with the drop in journey - especially on this stiff course. She finished second over track and trip in May and is just 2lb higher this time around.

ROGUE LEGEND has been all the rage for this Listed prize, and justifiably so. The Havana Grey colt built on a promising Cork maiden second to win a maiden back there next-time-out.

A subsequent Tipperary win, conceding plenty of weight, was a seriously impressive success. His shrewd handler is enjoying a fine season and has a great chance of claiming the day two finale.

OLD IS GOLD rates a solid contender for Andrew Balding and James Doyle. A 200,000gns breeze-up purchase, the son of Mehmas began with a fine third over course-and-distance, prior to a smooth Beverley triumph.

That race appeared a warm one, with three previous winners in the line-up, and he scored with something to spare. Big spenders, Wathnan Racing, acquired Old Is Gold subsequently and ought to expect a bold showing.