Alter Adler

Three times winner in 12 starts, reliable and with a stunning front running victory in Baden-Baden earlier in the year. Trainer reportedly unhappy with ride in latest race in Hamburg. Could get his own way up front in this small field.

Ardakan

A grey, he narrowly won the G2 Italian Derby over 2200m as favourite and quietly fancied in the German edition where he finished midfield. Receives weight-for-age and chance on ratings, but still with something to prove.

Assistent

Supplemented, he has progressive form and was a good fourth in the G1 German Derby in Hamburg. Fought hard but just beaten in a Listed event at Clairefontaine late last month. His ambitious owners hope he can manage a G1 place on Sunday.

Nastaria

Supplemented on the back of a 4.5l victory in a 1900m Listed event in Dresden last Sunday. Second place in a G3 here earlier reads well as subsequent German Oaks winner was behind her. Not guaranteed to say this trip on breeding and this could be a step too far.

Nerik

Second start for his owner, representing a top-yard. Needed five races to win his maiden earlier this year, and has not won above Listed level. Finished 5th in German Derby latest and has a chance on ratings but earlier winning form has not been boosted.

Northern Ruler

Was mainly campaigned in France last season, with one win at Group 3 level. Yet to win at higher level in two starts in Germany but fine second making a belated start to the season in Hamburg five weeks ago. The Arc is the aim and owner and trainer (fresh from winning the German Oaks last weekend) are quietly confident.

Rebel’s Romance

Supplemented, this progressive four-year-old has won six of his nine starts, most recently in a G3 at Goodwood. Looks like a strong stayer so could push the pace. Much respected.

Virginia Storm

Winner of a sole race, a maiden 2yo on his lifetime debut in 2020. Highly tried in five races this term, but keeps surprising positively in defeat (including a good third behind Arc winner Torquator Tasso in Hamburg, beating Alter Adler) and should give another good account with conditions expected to suit.