1

Chanel Gold

Disqualified from third at Chantilly two starts back after hanging badly. Not as effective on turf at latest run but now returns to her favourite surface.

2

Rapide

Opened her account two starts back at Dieppe. Her handicap  debut (eighth) proved less convincing but she has been supplemented for this.

3

Chaldero

In form this season (turf) and has a touch of class (sixth in G3 grade in June). Looks to be on a good mark.

4

Wind Of Change

Apart from a couple of blips, the gelding has been admirably consistent following a busy campaign. Place prospects.

5

Blue Eyed Kate

The Dieppe winner ran a fair race three starts back on the all-weather at Chantilly. Potential surprise package if building on that.

6

Verdansk

Has been exclusively campaigned at Strasbourg this season for one second. Has won on the all-weather but does need to step up.

7

Karinas Dream

Began the season with a win in Nancy claimer, but this looks a tough ask on the balance of what he has achieved since.

8

Kelly Key

Put her best foot forward to win over 1350m at Lyon-Parilly on penultimate start but didn’t bridge the gap (sixth) to Class 3 class on latest start.

9

Master Pat

Opened his account over course and distance in January. Has shown glimpses of potential in handicaps but more is probably needed.

10

Chop Val

Has constantly been in the money in Class 3 handicaps/claimers, but the fact that he hasn’t won since 2023 is of concern.

11

Purple Rain

Boasts some solid credentials following productive spell on turf, but now required to translate that form to the all-weather.

12

Thunderheart

Won here in over 1500 (all-weather) here in January but overall career record (2 from 20) is modest.

13

Instruit

The veteran underwent a mini revival in the May-June period (win and a second) but his best days are probably behind him.

14

Woff

Was a real model of consistency earlier in the season. Boasts a win in a claiming race but below form on last three starts.

15

Paint It Black

Tends to reserve his best for Deauville (three wins on the all-weather) and course record incites respect.