Last year's winner Poet's Voice could have his first run since the Dubai World Cup in Saturday's Betfair Celebration Mile at Goodwood.
The Saeed bin Suroor-trained colt ran out an impressive winner 12 months ago and followed up in Group One company a few weeks later, when winning the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot. He gave himself no chance of staying 10 furlongs in the Champion Stakes after pulling too hard, and repeated the trick in Dubai.
Stablemate Emerald Commander also features among the possibles, while Richard Hannon's Strong Suit will attempt to continue his renaissance in the new colours of Sheikh Fahad's Pearl Bloodstock.
Hannon can also call upon Dubawi Gold, who would be on a recovery mission after a below-par run in the Hungerford Stakes.
Aidan O'Brien's sole remaining entry is the three-year-old Zoffany with the Irish challenge possibly strengthened by Dermot Weld's admirable six-year-old Famous Name, who in 27 races has never appeared in England.
Beacon Lodge could run for Clive Cox, while Premio Loco, Set The Trend, Zafisio and Riggins are the other possibles.
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