1

Auguste Rodin

Last year’s winner turns up like in 2023 after a poor run in the G1 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes. Sparkled in pre-race workout. Best on fast ground.

2

Hans Andersen

The son of Frankel played role of pacemaker for stablemate City of Troy in the International Stakes.

3

Luxembourg

Won this in 2022, and beaten half a length by Auguste Rodin last year. Proved his class in G1 Coronation Cup in May. Almost 3 lengths behind Auguste Rodin when sixth in King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes on last start.

4

Royal Rhyme

A tough assignment for this four-year-old bay colt. Beaten over 10 lengths by City of Troy at York last time out and well held by Auguste Rodin at Royal Ascot in June.

5

Economics

Likely favourite based on his potential rather than his bare form. Impressive winner of G2 Dante Stakes. Followed up in G2 at Deauville. This is his moment to shine.

6

Ghostwriter

A 33-1 third to the high-class City Of Troy in the G1 International Stakes at York. Best form on a fast surface. Scope for further improvement.

7

Los Angeles

Followed up his Derby Stakes third with success in Irish equivalent at the Curragh. A G2 winner at York since. Drops back in trip.

8

Shin Emperor

Japanese contender temporarily based in France. Runs here in preparation for the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. Handles soft ground. First run since Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby) third in May.