Based on the total ratings provided, the horses can be ranked in the following order:

1. Blues Emperor (371.3)
2. Facethepuckout (344.6)
3. Independent Expert (322.8)
4. Rick Dalton (299.1)
5. Navagio (289.4)
6. Redstone Well (278.5)
7. Red Heel (269.6)
8. Laughifuwant (265.4)
9. Plume Noire (256.3)
10. Flaming Moon (254.9)
11. Ms Eagleton (248.4)
12. Belharra (243.0)
13. Comfort Line (242.8)

In terms of analysis and assessment of the top contenders, here are the top 5:

1. Blues Emperor: This horse has consistently performed well, especially on softer ground. However, it’s interesting to note that all of its turf form has been on softer ground. This race will test its adaptability to better ground, but with the highest rating, it’s the favourite.

2. Facethepuckout: Despite a lower rating than Blues Emperor, Facethepuckout’s form is solid. The horse dropped to a mark of 54 and bolted up in handicaps at the Curragh and Gowran on soft ground. This horse shows promise and should be considered a strong contender, especially given its performance on quicker ground.

3. Independent Expert: This horse won a Curragh fillies’ handicap this time last year and has a couple of solid runs this term. However, it has yet to really convince at this trip and probably prefers easier ground. Despite that, with its strong rating, it’s a formidable contender.

4. Rick Dalton: Despite being a frustrating sort with no wins in 10 starts, Rick Dalton’s best effort came when it placed second here last summer. It didn’t seem to get home at Limerick last month on soft ground, but the blinkers could make a difference this time.

5. Navagio: This horse’s encouraging seasonal return at Cork wasn’t backed up in a valuable contest at the same venue earlier this month. With a tongue tie now fitted and the ground more to its liking, this horse could potentially outperform its rating.

For horses not in the top rankings but having positive comments, consider Red Heel and Comfort Line. Red Heel’s four wins for Mick Mulvany at the Curragh last summer over this trip suggest it could be a strong contender on its seasonal return for the new yard. Similarly, Comfort Line, a three-time winner for Michael Mulvany, might return to form on this quicker ground after all four runs this campaign have been on soft/heavy ground.

The analysis suggests that ground conditions play a crucial role, and horses adapting better to the new ground conditions might have an edge.