There were only two overnight defectors at the final declaration stage for the Gold Cup on Thursday leaving a field of 17 for the Royal Ascot contest. Mark Johnston has taken out And Beyond while Godolphin have withdrawn Alunissage.
Dermot Weld's Vinnie Roe is a warm favourite to record a first Irish win in the two and a half mile marathon since Enzeli in 1999. Last year's winner Royal Rebel and runner-up Persian Punch will try and lift the crown once more.
Pulau Tioman heads a maximum field of 30 for Wednesday's Royal Hunt Cup. Michael Jarvis' six-year-old carries top-weight of 9st 10lb. Last year's winner Surprise Encounter takes his chance once again on 9st 9lb, while hot favourite Beauchamp Pilot (8st 8lb) represents Gerard Butler.
Filed by Laura Reynolds
