1

Olympic Message

Did well at Cagnes-sur-Mer in the winter and high in the weights. Didn’t handle step up to class one last time and now back at a more realistic level.

2

Lorcan

Hinted at a return to form with big run (second) on penultimate start. May have done too much in front from a wide draw last time but not out of it.

3

Bevan

Good overall record here (two wins in this grade) and put himself in the picture with creditable second at Bordeaux-le-Bouscat.

4

Dalmanndi

Late maturing prospect from a top yard and winner of a minor provincial maiden in 2023. Not disgraced on reappearance and should improve with time.

5

I’m A Believer

Hasn’t backed up his 2023 promise (three wins) this season. Ran a bit better on last start (seventh) and may do better for a return to turf.

6

My Fancy

This former stakes winner and G3-placed performer has tumbled down the handicap, but battling last time effort (third) was a step in the right direction.

7

Mr Cassiope

Won in this grade two starts back and stayed on in decent contest to be fifth at Bordeaux-le-Bouscat last time.

8

Khochenko

Rolled back the years to win at Cagnes-sur-Mer in the winter but record here (0 from 16) is largely uninspiring.

9

Nepalais

Showed improved form at Deauville last time (sixth) but probably needs to step up again if he is to snap losing streak which dates back to last June.

10

Get Set

Has yet to hit the heights of last season (two wins) and little encouragement to be had on this season’s form.

11

Cannjayar

A Fontainebleau debut winner for top yard in 2023 only to change stables after second start. Few indications that his fortunes are about to change.

12

Central Park West

This supplemented and battle-hardened handicapper advances claims on the basis of two fine thirds over 1900m.

13

Anctot

Has tended to show his best form in lower class races and has been largely exposed when stepped up (0 from 5) to this grade.

14

Nosdargent

Hit the ground running on the all-weather during the winter at Deauville and Cagnes-sur-Mer. Unplaced on his last two starts but capable of better.

15

Hollywood Africans

Benefitted from having his sights lowered with game win at Saint Cloud but is a tougher proposition.

16

Sea Breaker

Hinted at potential in the early part of her career but appears to have lost her way since then.