1

Auguste Rodin

Has run a few of dismal races – including in this last year – but more often it has been brilliant performances from this six-times G1 winner, most recently overpowering high class rivals at Royal Ascot.

2

Dubai Honour

From a stable in hot form as usual and he has an international profile that includes G1 success in Australia and, last month, over this trip at Saint-Cloud. A real trier who doesn’t shy away from a fight.

3

Goliath

The slow pace in some top French races does not suit and the sedate gallop in a G2 at Ascot last time probably did not also show him at his best though still running a good second. Slow ground would help.

4

Hans Andersen

Kicked off the season with a victory over this trip at Dundalk but soundly beaten at G2 and G1 level on subsequent starts. No winning chance and probably be on pace setting duty here.

5

Luxembourg

Led 600m out in this G1 last year before fading into fourth, not one of the best performances of this four-times G1 winner who was right back at his best when leading throughout at Epsom in May.

6

Middle Earth

A slow starter but can finish very strongly over this trip and further, as he showed when grabbing the money right on the wire in a 2400m Newbury G3 in May. May not be quite fast enough to win.

7

Rebel’s Romance

This money-machine has won 13 of his 19 starts, following up from an unexpected G1 victory at Meydan in March to justify favouritism stylishly in a G1 at Sha Tin in May. A ferocious competitor.

8

Bluestocking

Responds magnificently to pressure as she did when – despite looking an unlikely winner – her courage and talent saw her gain a first G1 victory at the Curragh last month. Wants good or slower ground.

9

Sunway

Closed down 2023 with a 1600m G1 win on slow ground at Saint-Cloud, and showed he could also handle G1 company at 2400m when a fast-finishing second in a G1 Irish Classic last month.