1

Ozan

Ended last season with a flourish and shaped as if return race (eighth) would do him power of good last time. Cards to play but high in the handicap.

2

Rock Boy

Didn’t pick up a testing track (fourth) last time, but otherwise consistent form this season and returns to a track where he has done well in the past.

3

Tudo Bem

This admirable servant to the yard hasn’t won since October 2022. However, he has performed well enough in better company to suggest that he could prove competitive here.

4

Wild West

He won a similar contest at Chantilly in April before turning in a rare bad effort last time. Has the ability to bounce back but will need to defy a career high mark.

5

Purest Time

Invariably thereabouts in sprint handicaps. Has been given some respite by the handicapper and return to 1200m should suit.

6

Centenario

Defends a 100 per cent record for current trainer following successive wins in Class 3 handicaps at Lyon Parilly. Has risen sharply in the weights but clearly in rude health at present.

7

Torpen

Has showed improved form when posting solid efforts on his last three starts, and much to like about his third behind a classy customer at Saint-Cloud.

8

Chirimiri

Has yet to hit his stride this term. However, his last time out seventh when not getting the smoothest of runs was a step in the right direction. One to note in the betting.

9

Baileys Blues

On a downward spiral since winning Class 2 handicap on the all-weather here in November, and hard to see him snapping six race losing streak on current form.

10

Tertius

Admirably consistent and plenty to like about his running-on third in Compiegne last time despite meeting traffic problems. Not discounted.

11

Forchester

Successful at Cagnes-sur-Mer in the winter and in the frame on last two outings and possible place prospects.

12

White Platin

Given a positive ride when a running-on well fifth in Class 2 handicap on ParisLongchamp, and he looks to be on a good mark at present.

13

Drogo

Has blown hot and cold this season but possibilities if able to reproduce his creditable second in a Class 2 handicap two starts backs.

14

Whistle And Flute

Still searching the first winner after ten attempts for his new French yard but clearly capable and he outran his 38-1 odds (closed well from off the pace) when second on penultimate start.

15

Victory Salute

Has yet to reflect the good form of his yard this season and it’s difficult to make a case for him on the basis of his last three runs.

16

Ismael Paint

Is knocking on the door following consecutive seconds. An unlucky loser at Dieppe last time, he remains of interest on current mark.