Smart, lightly raced 4yo gelding whose references include a creditable last-start 5th in a 1400m Group II contest, won by KINROSS (2), at Doncaster on 14 September. Ideally drawn and is distance suited - keep safe

High-class veteran performer competing in this race for the fourth time (4th in 2021, won the 2022 edition and finished 2nd to KELINA (14) last year). Won a 1400m Group II at Doncaster on 14 September in preparation for another tilt at this prestigious prize

Bounced back from an underwhelming 9th in a 1200m Group III with a dominant front-running display to win the Group I Prix du Moulin de Longchamp over 1600m at this venue on 8 September. Effective over 1400m too

A proven Stakes performer whose 3 Group victories include a last-start Group II Hungerford Stakes success at Newbury on 17 August. Shouldn't be underestimated

Unplaced in consecutive recent starts, the most recent of which (6th) was in the Group I Prix Jacques le Marois over 1600m at Deauville on 11 August. Needs to spark improvement

German veteran with sound references on French soil in Quinte+ handicaps on turf and PSF. Will find this a lot tougher, especially on the evidence of his last-start 9th in a 1200m Group III at Baden-Baden on 25 August

Proved a high-class colt at 2 and again at 3 but not as effective as a 4-year-old this term. Undeniably capable but needs to spark improvement to make his presence felt, having finished 5th of 7 in the Group I Prix Jacques le Marois over 1600m at Deauville on 11 August

Consistent, versatile colt with proven references in Group races over Somewhat isolated in the middle of the track recently on the 1200 meters of Deauville, he took a good third place. Very comfortable over this distance, he has already won on this course.

High-class colt at 2 but hasn't fulfilled his potential at 3. Well-beaten 9th of 11 over 1200m in Group I July Cup at Newmarket on 13 July. Needs to spark improvement over this trip to trouble the principals

Continues to blow hot and cold but has undeniable means. Won a 1600m Curragh Group II in May and finished a good 4th in the Group I Prix Rothschild over 1600m on 28 July. Attractive outsider

Inconsistent but undeniably capable filly. Showed her form and well-being by winning a 1400m Group II event at York on 24 August. This demands more of her

A well-beaten 14th of 18 runners in a Curragh Group I (Flying Five) over 1000m on 15 September but will enjoy reverting to this distance over which she is most effective. Outsider

Sparingly raced mare but isn't devoid of ability. Bounced back to form with an encouraging 4th in the Curragh Group II Minstrel Stakes over 1400m on 21 July

Long-shot winner (27-1) of this race last year but hasn't added to her tally in 4 subsequent starts - unplaced on each occasion, the latest (6th of 7) over 1600m in the Group I Prix du Moulin at this venue on 8 September

Consistent filly with solid form references/credentials in Group races, including a last-start 4th in the Group III Prix du Pin over this course and distance on 15 September. Place chance at best

Dark Angel filly with proven Group I references, albeit up to 1300m - the distance over which she finished 4th in the Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville. Unlucky not to have achieved a better result/ranking in the Group I Sprint Cup at Haydock, where she finished 5th over 1200m, on 7 September. Not taken lightly trying this trip

Won a 1600m Listed event in May and finished 3rd in a Group II contest over the same distance a month later, both races at Chantilly. Unplaced in both starts since, the latest (8th) in a Group III at that venue on 15 August

Classy filly with solid references/form credentials at the highest level, including 3rd-place finishes in Group I races at Newmarket (1000 Guineas) and at Royal Ascot in the Coronation Stakes on 21 June. Yet to win in 2024 but remains high on the shortlist given the strength and consistency of her top-level performances