Trainer – Andre Fabre
Jockey – Mickael Barzalona
Disappointed in the Arc behind Enable, only beating six of the 19 runners and looked to be fading very quickly. Won a Group 3 and was second in a Group 2 for that preparation, and is a Breeders Cup winner; landing this very race twelve months ago.
Trainer – John Gosden
Jockey – Frankie Dettori
One of the world’s best, dual Arc winner Enable, is the standout runner in this field, and surely is not for catching. Her preparation for the Arc was not ideal; just the one run at Kempton and that was not even on the Turf, yet she still just about prevailed at Longchamp. Gosden has confirmed she is now fully fit, and a verdict on her racing future will be made after this race, when fingers crossed, she puts in another breathtaking performance.
Trainer – William Mott
Jockey – Jose Ortiz
Won the Turf Classic Stakes (G1) at Belmont Park in September, a good preparation run for this contest here. Surely his efforts will be futile, and won’t bring him near the Queen of Europe.
Trainer – Chad C Brown
Jockey – Irad Ortiz Jr
First start for a new yard, having moved from William Mott. Second to Channel Maker in the trial for this race, and he finished four lengths off the leader.
Trainer – Aiden O’Brien
Jockey – Ryan Moore
Europe are also highly represented through this daughter of Galileo – Magical, who turned over St Leger second Lah Ti Dar, in the Fillies & Mares Stakes on British Champions Day. It was her career best and she will be looking to build on that here.
Trainer – Brad Cox
Jockey – Florent Geroux
Two wins this year – most recently in a Grade 3 at Kentucky Downs in September, and looks to be out of his comfort zone here.
Trainer – James Lawrence II
Jockey – J R Leparoux
Completed a hat-trick of wins when landing the G1 Sword Dancer Stakes at Saratoga back in August. Looks to be the hosts best chance of success here.
Trainer – Michael McCarthy
Jockey – Tyler Gaffalione
Liam The Charmer comes here seeking a hat-trick, after a pair of strong wins at both Santa Anita and Del Mar. Now steps up to this trip for the first time in career.
Trainer – Ian Wilkes
Jockey – Brian Hernandez Jr
Second in a Group 1 in Brazil most recent, but in the kindest way possible, has not real chance of getting involved here. A step too far.
Trainer – Todd Pletcher
Jockey – Luis Saez
Disappointed when sent off strong favourite at Belmont Park in the Knickerbocker Stakes, another to maybe ignore.
Trainer – Thomas Albertrani
Jockey – Javier Castellano
Good third in the trial for this race which was won by Channel Maker. Won a Grade 2 at Gulfstream Park back in the spring, and may be a shade over-priced at 66/1.
Trainer – Andre Fabre
Jockey – Pierre Charles Boudot
Good fourth in the Arc behind Enable, and arrived at Longchamp having won four on the bounce. Cannot be dismissed here, and represents the best of the French. Should go close.
Trainer – Aiden O’Brien
Jockey – Wayne Lordan
Possible pacesetter for the rest of the Ballydoyle battalion. Won the Hampton Court Stakes at Royal Ascot, but looking back in reflection, it now looks a very weak race. Probably out of the frame.
