Henry II Stakes: Timeform's runner-by-runner guide

James Fanshawe: Trainer of High Jinx.

Timeform analyse the field for Thursday's Group 3 at Sandown...

Times Up is a smart stayer who looked as good as ever when landing Lonsdale Cup at York and Doncaster Cup, beating High Jinx both times. Should prove just as good for new yard but has needed comeback in past.

Cavalryman was impressive when winning listed event over C&D last summer, and looked as good as ever when winning Dubai Gold Cup at Meydan last time. One for the shortlist.

Askar Tau is a quirky sort but still smart on his day, as he showed when second in Goodwood Cup and Ascot Group 3 last year. Never on terms on return and percentage call is to look elsewhere.

Colour Vision won last year's Ascot Gold Cup and ran some creditable races in defeat after. Shaped as if amiss when last seen in October but was an impressive winner on last year's reappearance. Leading contender.

High Jinx is a progressive stayer, winning handicap at Newmarket before finishing second to Times Up in Group 2s at York and Doncaster. Runner-up in Prix du Cadran final outing and big player.

Ley Hunter was a smart performer up to 2m in 2011 for Andre Fabre, winning Group 3 at Longchamp. However, well beaten on debut for this yard in this event last year and not seen since.

Number Theory is a tough and consistent performer who made great strides in handicaps last year, winning 3 on the bounce at Haydock. Would have needed return and should not be underestimated. Likely to stay.

Model Pupil is a lightly-raced colt who showed showed smart form when touched off in Chester Vase at 3. Made an encouraging winning reappearance at Doncaster but unable to build on that next time. Extra trip may suit.

Sir Graham Wade developed into smart stayer in second half of 2012, winning Old Borough and Mallard handicaps before landing listed event in France. Good third in Group 3 at Ascot but tailed off last time.

Gloomy Sunday is a useful performer in France but this looks a tough task on first run overseas.

Timeform 1-2-3:
1. High Jinx
2. Colour Vision
3. Cavalryman

Timeform Verdict: Godolphin hold a strong hand as they bid for their fourth win in this race, Colour Vision and Cavalryman looking the pick of their trio, but High Jinx is arguably the most progressive in the field and can prove to be a big force in the Cup races this year. 

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