1

Casapueblo

Supplemented for this after a series of good displays at Group/Listed level. Is overdue a win and very much a leading contender despite his top weight.

2

Good Gift

He was a pale shadow of himself at Toulouse last time. Is best judged on two prior seconds in Listed grade, having chased home a future G3 winner at Cagnes-sur-Mer in February.

3

Morphewan

Continues to hold his form well after a busy winter. He probably gave the winner too much rope when a beaten favourite (second) at Bordeaux last time, and is worth considering.

4

Trabuco

Not disgraced when third of five behind a hot favourite in a Listed contest over longer here last time, and the drop back in trip may play to his strengths, having won four times over this distance.

5

Orandi

In the form of his life after winning a big Irish handicap, followed by another cracking effort when third in a similar contest at Doncaster (GB). One to consider on his return to the land of his birth.

6

Gamestars

One of two supplementary entries from the powerful André Fabre yard with Casapueblo. Held in high regard (has a group entry in June) and expected to improve considerably for running-on eighth in a Class 2 race at Chantilly.

7

Rock Blanc

Very useful on his day although he has been a slow to hit form so far this season. Met some traffic problems when fourth at Saint-Cloud last time and can’t be dismissed.

8

Watch Him

Made an eye-catching return when a strong finishing third on the Chantilly all-weather. Probably fresher than some of these and one to monitor in the betting.

9

Saint Etienne

Very much an in and out performer. He proved successful at Cagnes-sur-Mer in the winter but has twice failed to deliver since then.

10

Everillo

Last year’s third is following a similar path, having been dropped in class on seasonal debut. Not disgraced when second in a Class 3 race at Saint-Cloud and rates an each-way chance.

11

Partenit

He may have been unsuited by the way the race was run when a beaten favourite (fourth) at Lyon last time. Clearly capable of better and was fourth in this last season.

12

American Lawyer

Second favourite in a Class 3 race last time, he made only a limited impact by staying on into third. Is clearly capable of better but he will need to step up to be a force here.

13

Zora

The German raider adds an international dimension to this race. Her third in a Listed race and attractive handicap mark make her an interesting proposition.

14

En Or

The Irish raider has won over a wide variety of trips and far from disgraced (seventh) in decent company over an inadequate 1400m at Naas in March.

15

Hypercore

Had a nightmare introduction to Longchamp when hopelessly boxed-in last time. Had been building nicely before that on the all-weather and so a decent run here expected.

16

Tribal Chief

This smart British-trained performer made big strides forward last term (four wins), and plenty to like about second in a well contested Newmarket handicap in April. So a potential player.

17

Almiro

Made a welcome return to turf after a poor run on the all-weather, having delivered at 17-1 in a Class 2 handicap at Saint-Cloud, giving the impression that he had still had something left in the locker.

18

Russipant Fal

Didn’t take to Meydan following four consecutive unplaced efforts there in the winter, but back on song when easily winning a Class 3 race at Saint-Cloud. Has more on his plate but going the right way.

19

Villa Des Arts

A dual course and distance winner, the filly capitalised on her low draw to spring a 16-1 surprise here last time. This promises to be a lot tougher.

20

Love Is Gold

In better form earlier in the campaign and point to prove after two lacklustre efforts.