Bow Echo will face 14 rivals when he goes for classic glory May 2 in the Two Thousand Guineas (G1) at Newmarket Racecourse.
The George Boughey-trained 3-year-old has been a leading candidate for the opening classic of the year following a fine juvenile campaign in 2025, which culminated with a win in the Royal Lodge Stakes (G2) over the Guineas course and distance.
He bids to give jockey Billy Loughnane a first classic success, but faces a stern test on the Rowley Mile.
Aidan O'Brien will solely rely on the Ryan Moore-ridden Gstaad, who was supplemented for the race April 27 after being mistakenly scratched last month. The 2025 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf (G1T) winner has finished first or second in all of his six starts.
Charlie Appleby saddles a two-strong team as he bids to win the Guineas for the third time in a row, with William Buick partnering Distant Storm.
The €1.9 million purchase finished third in the Dewhurst Stakes (G1) on his last outing, while King's Trail follows the path Notable Speech took to glory in the race two years ago, having won both starts on the all-weather. The Roger Varian-trained Avicenna will also represent their owner Godolphin.
Craven Stakes (G3) winner Oxagon has also been declared, while Karl Burke relies on Greenham Stakes (G3) victor Alparslan.
