1

Kowalski

Ran his best race on the all-weather when second on the C&D in January. Has been below form in his two starts since (both on turf), and likely to find some of these too hot to handle.

2

Mia Grande

Is still seeking his first career success. Boasts three placed efforts on the all-weather (from five attempts) and clearly has no easy task.

3

Nootka Bay

Outran his big odds when a creditable fourth here over course and distance on 1 August and not out of it for a place.

4

Rue Custine

Battled her way into second (on turf) at Dieppe last time. Has plenty of experience of the Deauville all-weather, having raced four times on it already for one third.

5

Tender Thoughts

Is coming off a very sound effort when a close second in an all-weather handicap here on 1 August, and by no means badly handicapped.

6

Rapax

He hasn’t backed up his debut promise (third on the all-weather in November) on his last two starts (both turf). Likely outsider.

7

Naxos

Twice in the frame at Saint Cloud in testing conditions. Below form at Compiegne last time, but he hails from a shrewd yard and has been supplemented for this.

8

Vuldetrade

Still a maiden but in the frame on six occasions off nine starts this season. Others have stronger claims but connections must surely feel that she has a chance as the filly has been supplemented.

9

Best Offer

Has constantly been in the money in claimers this season. Has a lot more on her plate here but has been supplemented.

10

Nousdeux

Has had a busy season (nine starts) for one win in a Dieppe claimer and two placed efforts, but overall balance of form would suggest that others have stronger claims.

11

Le Justicier

Little evidence that the gelding is about to turn the corner despite promising signs in the spring, and he looks up against it on current form.

12

Flying

The German raider does boast prior French form (second at Wissembourg in April) but last two Gallic starts have found him wanting.