Bakhchisaray

Interestingly campaigned, having tackled group and listed grade before winning a claiming last time out. The market will probably be the best guide to his chances.

Behtar

This supplementary entry is now finding his vocation in handicaps, and plenty to like about his battling third behind two smart customers on last start. One for the shortlist.

Caramelito

Made every post a winning one in a Class 2 race at Longchamp. Entitled to have his sights raised on that evidence and still on a handy mark.

Charlesquint

Showed the utmost resolution to in Class 1 grade last time. Plenty high in the weights and yet to win at Deauville, but clearly going great guns.

Dayshann

Raced predominantly in Spain last season. Began this season with success on all-weather surface at Pau but indifferent form since.

Eliyass

Has blossomed this season – winning his first four starts. It took a mighty effort to snap his winning streak last time and very much a leading contender.

Indian Pacific

Has had a busy campaign (11 starts), but plenty to like about running-on fourth behind an in-form stablemate on last start, which bodes well for his chances.

Integrant

Did well to lower the colours of an in-form horse (riding a four race winning streak) over course and distance on last start. One to consider.

Monsieur Xoo

Beaten 2l plus by a future G2 winner at Chantilly in March over longer, but otherwise his form has been far from convincing of late.

Nighthab

Little evidence of his 25 per cent strike rate on his last four starts, and improved form is called for.

Parchemin

Used to carrying big weights in these tough handicaps. Lightly campaigned, but does have winning form here, and ran particularly well (third) two starts back.

Saint Hellier

More on his plate here, but he was a convincing winner in Class 2 grade, and unbeaten in two starts over course and distance. Could also be ahead of the handicapper.

Thirsty

Has gained six wins in the last three seasons. Began the season promisingly (third), but his form has dipped since, and the fact that he’s unraced since April is a further concern.

Valiabad

Not at his best in his two starts this season. Although possibilities on his 2022 form, having also been given some respite by the handicapper.

White Whisky

Has blown hot and cold this season but was noted finishing well from off the pace (fifth) in a Class 2 race over course and distance last month, and that was much more like it.

Wonnemond

Not at his best this term, but has faced tougher assignments than this, although still racing off a fairly high mark.