Barc

Ran promisingly when sixth here two weeks ago, and longer trip may well play to his strengths.

Chiquita Piconera

Won a claimer last season, but out of the numbers here two weeks ago, although she was coming off a long lay-off.

Delsheer

The gelding has been in modest form this season, but he does tend to reserve his best for Deauville, having made the first five on five occasions there this season.

Gold Palace

Clearly in need of the run (11th of 13) after a ten month absence. However, did win on the Parisian circuit last season, and likely to improve for the run.

Ishraq

Has had a busy campaign (one win in 11), this well-travelled type will be seeking to revive his fortunes on the back of Saint-Malo second in a modest contest.

King Motif

Seemed to be losing his way until gained confidence boosting win last time. Also successful earlier in the campaign (again on the minor provincial circuit) and supplemented for this.

Libre

This dual course and distance winner (2022), has won in the provinces this season at Le Croise-Laroche, but otherwise in modest form.

Marshall Lessing

The 10-year-old continues to win his fair share of races in the provinces (two wins in 2023), but generally not as effective at Deauville.

Oser

Although out of sorts, the mare tends to perform well here (three course and distance wins), and one to note if nibbled at in the market.

Shatterhand

Opened his account on heavy ground at Saint-Cloud in October, but un-raced since November and unlikely to be as fit as some of these.

Sleeper

A course and distance winner in 2022, but out of sorts this term following six consecutive unplaced efforts.