L'Ormarins King's Plate Glorious Stakes (Group 3)

Very smart gelding who landed the Group 3 Ormonde at Chester for the second year running on his reappearance in May. Narrowly defied penalty in Group 3 at York since and big chance of completing hat-trick with ground in his favour.

Progressive at 3 and took another sizeable step forward when easily landing Duke of Edinburgh on Royal Ascot reappearance last summer. Didn't progress as may have been expected after, however, and Marquand prefers Hamish.

Smart performer who landed minor event at Longchamp and listed race at Compiegne in 2022. Placed on last 3 starts for Jean-Claude Rouget but made a low-key start for this yard at Newbury 2 weeks ago.

Smart performer from Sweden, completing hat-trick in Group 3 Stockholm Cup International at Bro Park in September. Respectable third in listed race at Ovrevoll on return. Warrants respect.

Smart on his day and better for return when fifth in handicap at Ascot. Bit to find with some of these, though.

Much improved back from a gelding operation this spring, winning 1½m handicaps at Kempton and Newmarket (smart form). Disappointed in better company since and was a long way behind Hamish at York last time. Ground in his favour at least.

Improved massively fitted with a hood when landing 6-runner Park Hill Stakes in September and was just edged out in Bronte Cup at York on return. Bit disappointing in Lancashire Oaks at Haydock since but big shout if back to her best with cheekpieces applied.