Timeform / Editor / 03 July 2009 / Leave a comment

Conduit will be seen in a much better light than on his reappearance here with a truly-run race guaranteed, but Epsom Derby hero Sea The Stars is tactically versatile and is taken to have his measure. Rip Van Winkle could emerge best of the rest, writes Timeform.

Cima De Triomphe was the Derby Italiano winner in 2008 and appeared to excel himself when ninth in the Arc. He edged out Conduit in slowly-run Group Three here last time, but is worse off at the weights with that rival now.

Conduit was highly progressive in 2008, winning the St Leger and Breeders' Cup Turf. He was narrowly denied in slowly-run Group Three here on his return and a strong gallop is essential at this trip, to help him show his true colours.

Lang Shining won the Spring Cup at Newbury in 2008, but looks out of his depth and is clearly here to ensure a strong pace for his stable companion.

Steele Tango is better than ever this spring, running well in Group Three's at Newmarket and Sandown, but below that level of late and surely biting off more than he can chew here.

Twice Over did little wrong in 2008, landing the Craven Stakes and a Group Twp in France. He is every bit as good this term, but has come up short all four previous attempts at this level and a similar scenario is likely.

Jukebox Jury is a smart performer who overcame trouble in running to win the Group Two Royal Lodge Stakes in 2008. He had setbacks prior to last of seven in Group Three in France on his return and has plenty to prove now.

Malibu Bay looked a useful prospect when winning an eight furlong Navan maiden in October, but has had his limitations exposed in Group company this term and is probably playing a pacemaking role here.

Rip Van Winkle had a lofty reputation as a juvenile and lived up to that tag when fourth to Sea The Stars in 2000 Guineas and Derby, but there is no reason to suppose he can turn the tables with that one here.

Sea The Stars turned in classy displays to win 2000 Guineas and Derby, having Rip Van Winkle behind on both occasions. He should be equally effective at 10f and will be tough to beat.

Set Sail is a decent performer in his own right, but has been employed as a pacemaker this term and is likely to fulfil the same role here.