Sandown

Charlemont GG (second choice) sets the standard but his sire was a dirt runner in the US so it will be interesting to see how he goes on turf, while Altius must be taken seriously representing powerful connections on his introduction. However, once-raced colts Kingdom Of Kush, Hierax, El Morjan and IMPERIAL NATION are all contenders to step forward from their debuts and the last named gets the vote despite being absent since May.[Richard Russell]