Mecca's Angel heads a field of 16 for the Temple Stakes at Haydock on Saturday.
Winner of the Nunthorpe at York last term, Michael Dods' five-year-old would be making her first start since that Knavesmire victory as unsuitable ground limited her opportunities on more than one occasion in 2015.
However, the forecast rain will need to fall as the ground is currently officially god to firm, firm in places.
William Haggas' Muthmir and the John Gosden-trained Waady form a strong two-pronged challenge for owner Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum, while Clive Cox's Profitable arrives on the back of a surprise success in the Palace House Stakes at Newmarket.
Robert Cowell has declared last year's King's Stand hero Goldream along with Iffranesia and Justineo, with Tom Dascombe set to rely upon Kachy, who was a winner at Chester last time.
Edward Lynam's popular veteran Sole Power landed the Temple in 2011 and is the only Irish-trained challenger, with last year's winner Pearl Secret also in the mix for David Barron.
Charlie Hills' Cotai Glory and the David Griffiths-trained Take Cover are among the declarations, but both horses are also in the Achilles Stakes at the track on Friday.
Aeolus, Move In Time, Sir Maximilian and Steps complete the field.
