French ace Solow and Hong Kong superstar Able Friend remain on course for a fascinating clash in next Tuesday’s Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot.
Solow was a brilliant winner of the Dubai Turf at Meydan in late March and is set to go off favourite after an equally stunning display in last month's Prix d'Ispahan at Longchamp.
Victory would provide trainer Freddy Head with a second victory in the Royal Ascot curtain-raiser following the triumph of the magnificent mare Goldikova in 2010.
John Moore's Able Friend is almost untouchable in his homeland and adds intrigue to what promises to be a thrilling contest.
Heading the British challenge is Richard Hannon's Night Of Thunder.
Last year's 2000 Guineas hero made a successful return in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury and is set to be reopposed by his stable companion and Newbury runner-up Toormore.
Lockinge third Arod is also in the mix after subsequently winning the Diomed Stakes at Epsom in some style for Peter Chapple-Hyam.
Andre Fabre's mare Esoterique is another possible raider from across the Channel, while the only potential Irish-trained runner is Aidan O'Brien's Cougar Mountain.
Recent Haydock winner Cable Bay, Glory Awaits, Here Comes When and Rizeena complete the acceptors.
