The five-year-old claimed the Group Three event last term before enjoying a mixed campaign in Pattern company, with the highlight being another win at Newmarket in the Joel Stakes.

Last year's Juddmonte International winner Twice Over returns to the fray after disappointing on his final start in the Champion Stakes with Godolphin running Prince Siegfried, who was a dual Group Three winner last term.

David O'Meara's Penitent arrives in good form having landed the Doncaster Mile on his seasonal bow with John Gosden's Questioning, who was second on that occasion, reopposing.

Afsare, Albaqaa, Tazahum, Titus Mills and Italian Group One runner up Beatrice Aurore complete the line-up.