1

Ciao Pa’

Has dropped in the handicap despite G3 placing in May but clearly a force to reckoned with on current form and off current mark.

2

Skylight Brochard

Continues to hold his form well at this level and has won on the all-weather at this track. Will have his supporters.

3

Lanaken

Loves to bowl along in front and back in the winning groove over 1400m at Saint-Cloud. Won this in 2023 and clearly one to consider.

4

Mr Fleurant

His form is steadily improving after abortive attempts at Group/Listed level and has each-way claims if building on solid finish (second) at Saint-Cloud.

5

Times Warrior

Hasn’t reflected his bright start to the season on his last two starts, but running-on seventh (drawn wide) at ParisLongchamp hinted at better times ahead.

6

Rakan

Remains a formidable force on the all-weather (nine wins) which include four at this course, and his recent form clearly demands respect.

7

Rock Boy

Went off the boil earlier in the season but successful spell in claimers seems to have rekindled his enthusiasm. Not dismissed.

8

Reverso

Has proved a good money spinner in France and the Czech Republic. Yet to recover last year’s sparkle (Listed placed) and market should be the best guide.

9

Cynosure

This ex British runner was just touched off in a hot claimer at ParisLongchamp. He’s clearly better than that level and could surprise.

10

Talentuoso

Has shown modest form this season and still seems a long way off last year’s heights (Listed placed), but he has plummeted down the handicap.

11

Pumalin Park

Did win at this level at ParisLongchamp (16-1) in April but his form is otherwise patchy and consistency clearly isn’t his forte.

12

Reve de Vallarsa

Has performed consistently at Class Two/Three level this season. Loves to race up with the pace but could prove vulnerable to a closer.

13

Josephino

A versatile type whose four French wins have all been on the all-weather. Retains plenty of ability but hasn’t raced for nearly three months.

14

Forchester

Ran another sound race when second in this class at Vichy. However, is finding it hard to win as he is currently riding a 12-race losing streak.

15

Cosmo Beau

Thrived on the all-weather (two wins) during the winter. Not as effective since on turf and a return to polytrack could be a bonus.

16

Alabama Moon

Failed to justify favouritism (ninth) on very soft ground at Compiegne. Otherwise consistent but she hasn’t tasted success since February 2024.