G1 – 2100m – Turf
| 1 | Azimpour | Close to winning a G3 at ParisLongchamp on his second career start. But his fourth place – as favourite – in 2000m Listed company at Chantilly this month means that more is needed especially from his high gate. |
| 2 | Ridari | Looked very smart when winning a G3 at ParisLongchamp, then – with this longer Classic in mind – running a fine and close fifth in the 1600m French 2000 Guineas there. A major player. |
| 3 | King Of Cities | Promising on all three 2024 starts but raised his game according to facts and figures when a strong second in an 1800m Listed event at Newmarket in April, with the first two clear of the rest. Supplemented. |
| 4 | Al Aali | Has run better than his odds suggested on his three 2025 starts, most recently when a fast-finishing second – though no threat – over 1800m G3 at Chantilly. An outsider again. |
| 5 | Leffard | Kicked off his career with two victories at Provincial French tracks, proving himself over this trip then. Then only narrowly failing to win a Listed event over 2000m at Chantilly this month. Stable with a great record in this. |
| 6 | Cualificar | Unbeaten this year, most recently comfortably asserting in the last 400m of an 1800m G3 at Chantilly, a major trial for this Classic. Bred for this trip, he is a live contender. |
| 7 | Detain | Has won three of his five starts and though not making enough impact on his two G1 starts he was making good late headway into sixth at ParisLongchamp, and this rise in trip could be a big plus. |
| 8 | Heybetli | Twice a winner last season but vulnerable at a Group level and, after a slow start, never threatened in a G1 at ParisLongchamp this month. The rise in trip needs to help a lot. |
| 9 | Bowmark | Rises in class and trip but much to like about his three starts with two wins and a narrow second in Listed company, just looking inexperienced there. |
| 10 | Curragh Camp | All three starts have been at Chantilly, the first two on the all-weather track. Doing some good late work – without seriously threatening – when third in an 1800m G3 this month. |
| 11 | Luther | Couldn’t summon an extra effort in the closing stages but still ran way above his odds of 45-1 when only 1.3L fourth in a 1600m G1 Classic at ParisLongchamp. His pedigree offers mixed messages for this longer trip. |
| 12 | Trinity College | Might have won a Listed trial for the Derby at Epsom in April had he not hung in the home straight. This slightly longer trip should suit but so far hasn’t looked to belong in his brilliant stable’s top 2025 team. |
| 13 | Parachutiste | Although he steps up sharply in class he is one of only a few whose stamina is absolutely proven for 2100m, narrowly winning over further at ParisLongchamp last month. But more needed and from a tricky gate. |
| 14 | Tipinso | Though his trainer’s record in this is strong it is not encouraging for this G1 Classic that he has been a beaten favourite at French Provincial tracks in both starts this season. |
| 15 | Camille Pissarro | Plenty of classy form from 1200m to 1600m including a ParisLongchamp G1 victory last year. His fast finish from a wide gate in a 1600m G1 Classic this month was also very good, as this longer trip could be ideal. Chances. |
| 16 | Nitoi | Showed a good attitude and also an aptitude for this 2100m trip when second in a ParisLongchamp G3 in April, again fighting hard when winning a Chantilly Listed event. Possibilities provided he can overcome his wide gate. |
| 17 | Sinileo | Interestingly has been supplemented for this despite only having run once, easily winning a 1600m maiden at Chantilly this month. Takes a huge rise in class but stamina in his pedigree and with top class connections. |
| 18 | Frankly Good Cen | A Deauville winner on his only start last year, and kicked off 2025 when runner-up of seven over 1600m at Compiegne recently. Up sharply in class and an unlikely winner. |
