David Simcock's charge claimed the Group Two prize by a short head 12 months ago but having landed the Lennox Stakes at Goodwood on his penultimate start, he must concede weight all round.
The Hugo Palmer-trained
Home Of The Brave won at Listed and Group Three level before going down by just half a length to Breton Rock at Goodwood, and renews rivalry in the Godolphin silks under James Doyle.
Aclaim is a leading contender for
Martyn Meade after finishing a close second to Brando in the Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville in early August.
Aidan O'Brien fires a twin assault, with Spirit Of Valor and Peace Envoy making the journey from Ireland.
Viscount Barfield (Andrew Balding), Nathra (John Gosden) and Sir Dancealot (David Elsworth) complete the line-up.