Red-hot favourite Animal Kingdom will face a maximum of 14 rivals in Tuesday's Queen Anne Stakes, the opening race of Royal Ascot.

The American raider, trained by Englishman Graham Motion, is looking to add the Group One prize to an impressive haul that also includes a Kentucky Derby and this year's Dubai World Cup.

Aidan O'Brien is responsible for three potential opponents, leading hope Declaration Of War joined in the field by stablemates Reply and Windsor Palace.

John Gosden (Gregorian and Elusive Kate) and Richard Hannon (Libranno and Trumpet Major) are double handed while Roger Varian is expected to run Aljamaaheer.

Richard Fahey's Gabrial and David O'Meara's Penitent are set to represent the north.

Chill The Kite, Monsieur Chevalier, Sovereign Debt and Trade Storm complete the field with Most Improved and Giofra notable absentees.