Old rivals head International weights

A bumper field of 41 horses were declared at today’s five-day stage for the Tote International at Ascot on Saturday.

The Amanda Perrett-trained Tillerman - the winner two years ago - heads the weights along with George Margarson’s Atavus, successful in the seven furlong contest last season with the former a close third.

Leading fancies Ghannam and Demonstrate were among the confirmations along with recent Bunbury Cup winner Mine.

Mark Johnston has left in three representatives in Gateman, Mister Cosmi and Bouncing Bowdler while David Nicholls could have four runners in Scotty’s Future, Hurricane Floyd, Nothing Daunted and Rudik.

Aidan O’Brien may be double-handed with Juniper and Maderno while impressive Haydock winner Suggestive is a possible runner for William Haggas.