15 will go to post in Saturday's 2000 Guineas.
Much of the pre-race chat has been dominated by the runners that won't be at the Rowley Mile this weekend, however, the field that has been assembled ensures a high-class renewal.
Aidan O'Brien - leading trainer in the race with 10 wins - relies on just Gstaad with Puerto Rico set to head to the French 2000 Guineas instead.
A winner at the Breeders' Cup as a juvenile, connections will be hoping that Gstaad can contest at the top table as a three-year-old under Ryan Moore.
The absence of Gewan, Publish, Albert Einstein and Samangan means that Bow Echo is likely to be sent off favourite.
His trainer George Boughey landed the 1000 Guineas with Cachet in 2022, but is yet to win the colt-equivalent ran one day prior. Bow Echo is unbeaten in three starts so far, winning at Listed level before striking in the Royal Lodge over course and distance last September.
Billy Loughnane has been onboard for all three of his career starts and retains his spot in the saddle this weekend.
Godolphin head to Newmarket on a hat-trick after wins for Ruling Court and Notable Speech over the last two years and they will be triply represented on Saturday. Distant Storm, ridden by William Buick, looks to be the team captain but both King's Trail and Avicenna are more than capable of springing somewhat of an upset.
2000 Guineas runners & riders
Arparslan (Clifford Lee)
Avicenna (Ray Dawson)
Billecart (Rowan Scott)
Bow Echo (Billy Loughnane)
Distant Storm (William Buick)
Gstaad (Ryan Moore)
Into The Sky (Kieran Shoemark)
King's Trail (James Doyle)
Lord Britain (Benoit de la Sayette)
Needle Match (Tom Marquand)
Oxagon (Oisin Murphy)
Padraig Dawn (Eddie Greatrex)
Power Blue (David Egan)
Thesecretadversary (Seamie Heffernan)
Venetian Prince (PJ McDonald)
