Raven’s Pass could atone for a string of narrow defeats at the highest level in Saturday’s totesport.com Celebration Mile at Goodwood.

John Gosden’s three-year-old began the year as one of the leading 2000 Guineas contenders but he had to give best to the all-conquering Henrythenavigator when fourth at Newmarket.

The Elusive Quality colt made up a couple of places when second in the St James’s Palace before filling the same position again behind Tamayuz in the Prix Jean Prat.

Raven’s Pass then came within a head of topping Henrythenavigator in the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood and could return to the venue as he drops to Group Two level.

Paco Boy could make a quick reappearance for Richard Hannon following his Hungerford Stakes romp on Saturday, while Luca Cumani’s Bankable also stands his ground.

Godolphin have the choice of Third Set and Calming Influence, with one-time 1000 Guineas favourite Muthabara a possible for local trainer John Dunlop.

Sir Michael Stoute won the race with Echelon last year but he has just one contender in Rob Roy, who is also declared for Tuesday’s Juddmonte International at York.

Docofthebay, Dubai’s Touch and Betfair Cup third Dunelight complete the 10-strong field at the five-day stage.
(Source: Sporting Life)