Archers Bay heads this small but select Newmarket field narrowly ahead of Kokbastau on our ratings, and over a mile and a half on good ground the pair look set to dominate proceedings, with Fortitudine a further two pounds back presenting a secondary threat. The confidence here is modest given how closely matched the principals are, and Kokbastau in particular shapes as a genuine rival capable of turning the tables on a different day. Castlemont, rated a clear ten pounds below the top pair, will need to find significant improvement to land a blow. Archers Bay is our selection.