1

Montsecret

Out of a G1 winner, and 10th in the 2017 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe when it was staged at Chantilly. His dam Minakshi was a winner at Deauville over 1900m before enjoying a successful career in group company in the United States.

2

Muenchen

His trainer has a fine record in this race, with three wins since 2021 and secured second and third place last year. His sire was a smart 1600m performer and a triple G1 winner over 1400m. Stamina on the dam’s side.

3

Deal Daily

Should appreciate the likely soft ground and a danger if inheriting his sire’s speed.

4

Torpedo

His trainer Victoria Head is part of the French racing dynasty that includes her brother Christophe. Torpedo’s dam was a German G2 winner over 2000m.

5

Regal Resolve

Francis-Henri Graffard’s bay colt is regally bred, his sire Kingman brilliant over 1600m, winning the Prix Jacques Le Marois at Deauville in 2014. His dam a modest performer in Ireland.

6

Schwangau

His sire Dark Angel landed a G1 over 1200m and numbers a series of top level winners amongst his progeny including classy three time G1 winner over 1600m Charyn.

7

Too Darn Quick

Well named grey son of Too Darn Hot with his half sister scored in G2 company at Deauville.

8

Waybreaker

His dam was a useful handicapper over 2000m, whilst his sire was a Listed winner in his racing days with Andre Fabre.

9

Elastic

By leading Irish stallion, former French Derby winner Lope De Vega, out of a dam who raced between 2000m and 2400m when trained by Andre Fabre.