Like the opener, there is a short-priced favourite, who may win easily but offers limited value. WISE APPROACH is one of the more interesting each-way options at double-figure odds. The Group One winner hasn’t offered much in a pair of moderate runs, behind a few rivals here, but he may show improved form at this track.

The Mehmas colt ran an excellent second (behind Charles Darwin) in the 5f Norfolk Stakes last season. A reproduction of that effort, now raised a furlong, would likely see him involved at the business end of the race.

I am not surprised that HOPEWELL ROCK has been well supported in the market in the lead-up to Royal Ascot. The George Boughey-trained son of New Bay has yet to win in handicap company but has shown significant promise — with his latest third at Newmarket working out extremely well.

The two who finished in front of him that day ran first and second over 1m6f here on Tuesday. The selection has considerable scope for progression, as an unexposed type.

In what may prove to be a race dominated by Aidan O’Brien runners — with obvious reason, as the front pair are already Guineas winners this season. However, they take out a huge chunk of the market, and I’m taking a flyer at a huge price, just in case my selection is capable of holding an uncontested lead.

TIMEFORSHOWCASING made all of the running to win the G2 German 1000 Guineas last time out, following a downfield run at Newmarket. She ought to arrive with high confidence, and with little pace pressure in the race, may be able to run far better than her lofty price indicates.

SYMBOL OF MAJESTY is open for any amount of improvement, on fourth career outing and second handicap start.

The John and Thady Gosden-trained three-year-old filly was a short-priced favourite for her handicap now, having won both runs previously. She ran far better than her fifth at Wolverhampton last month, when slowly away.

Sher finished her race off well and ought to be better suited by an almost guaranteed quick pace to aim at. Dream Camp is one to keep on the right side of, on handicap debut at a big price.