Royal Ascot hero Blue Point heads the betting for Saturday’s July Cup at Newmarket as the final field is declared
Blue Point won a thrilling renewal of the King's Stand Stakes when last seen
BLUE POINT heads the betting for Saturday's Darley July Cup after a field of 14 horses were declared for the Group 1 contest.
Charlie Appleby's four-year-old downed the well fancied Battaash in the King's Stand at Royal Ascot when last seen.
He steps back up in trip to six furlongs for the July Cup.
John Gosden's Dreamfield also represents owners Godolphin after his narrow defeat in the Wokingham at the Royal meeting.
The first and second in the Commonwealth Cup, Eqtidaar and Sands Of Mali, do battle again and take on a new challenge as they face their elders for the first time.
Australian sprinter Redkirk Warrior was disappointing in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes but has another chance to prove himself and will be partnered by regular rider Regan Bayliss this time.
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Aidan O'Brien is sending over a team of five challengers headed by U S Navy Flag.
Stablemates Intelligence Cross, Spirit Of Valor, Fleet Review and Sioux Nation also make the trip over.
Brando, Limato, Invincible Army and Sir Dancealot complete the field.
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Meanwhile Dash Of Spice is the star name in the John Smith's Cup at York on the same day.
The four-year-old has been highly progressive this season and was last seen winning the Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes at Royal Ascot.
A maximum field of 20 go to post for the competitive contest.