Ascot

A race that traditionally attracts a single-figure field but it's caught a whopper this time round and many cases can be made. Ebt's Guard (second choice) continues to progress and narrowly heads the older brigade, while Grey's Monument tends to do his best work around this point of the season and will likely step forward. At a possibly bigger price Thunder Roar is definitely one to consider but this can go to a 3yo, with HIGH DEGREE making most appeal among his peers Star Anthem, Shout and Accentuate, who all warrant respect.[Richard Russell]