Timeform Daily: Thursday June 25, 3:40, Kempton

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Prince Siegfried's second in a French Group 1 last autumn was a good effort and he can make a winning start for Godolphin. Exceptional Art is progressing well and is respected, while Bonnie Charlie was a useful two-year-old and has to be respected on his reappearance.

Alkhafif is from a top family (half-brother to three Royal Ascot winners) and created a good impression when landing a Newmarket maiden last May. He has been off since though and has something to prove now.

Bonnie Charlie was a very useful juvenile, finishing in the frame in Pattern company on three occasions. He returns to action at a very realistic level and although this trip is an unknown he is worth a try at it and holds leading claims.

Bridge Of Gold quickened well under hands and heels and was still strong at the finish when making an impressive debut in a soft-ground maiden at Newbury. He bettered that in listed company last time and should have more to offer here.

Cloudy Start showed plenty of promise as a two-year-old, culminating in a comfortable maiden win on his final start. He was back to winning ways in a handicap at Epsom last time but more is needed here and his best efforts have come at seven furlongs.

Exceptional Art made a successful debut at Windsor last August before flopping in a French Group 1. He was gelded over the winter and looked back to his best when landing a Haydock handicap last time. He should stay this far.

Full Toss showed progressive form as a two-year-old and rounded off 2008 with a good second in a conditions event at Newbury. He has been gelded since and with this trip no problem, he has to be respected.
Prince Siegfried rounded off his two-year-old campaign with a close second in a French Group 1 event. He seemed well suited by the step up to this trip on that occasion and is a leading contender on this first run for his new stable.
Set The Trend was progressive in his first season of racing, following a couple of polytrack wins with an excellent second in a Haydock handicap last time. Plenty more needed here but he is still on the upgrade.