The Sagitta 2,000 Guineas favourite Johannesburg is set to put his unbeaten record on the line in Sunday's Prix Morny at Deauville.
The Aidan O'Brien-trained colt will be declared today for the Group One highlight that the Ballydoyle yard has dominated in recent years. Wiseman's Ferry and Line Rider are two other Ballydoyle contenders for the race.
The David Loder-trained Meshaheer, winner of the July Stakes at Newmarket, could take on Johannesburg.
At Kilbeggan this evening, Bukhari takes his chance in the Beginners Chase after a track lay-off of almost 29 months. Before that, Christy Roche's runner had another long lay-off, with no run since the start of October in 1997, which, even for a poor race, is hardly reassuring.
Claiming champion John Cullen can reach 11 winners for the term on Moores Light in the opener. Paul Nolan's mare was a two-length winner over Rapsan at Wexford last time and this similarly tight track should enable her to get the better of Mona Day.
Mark Madden can hit the six winner mark on Ballinarrid in the opportunity handicap chase, and That's The Story can take care of Moral Justice in the three-mile maiden hurdle.
