Coolmore Stud Sottsass Irish European Breeders Fund Mooresbridge Stakes (Group 2)

High-class colt who won twice last season, notably Irish Champion Stakes (10f) at Leopardstown. Didn't get the breaks in Arc on final start but very much the one to beat here.

Smart gelding. C&D winner. Three wins from 7 runs last year. 8½ lengths third of 5 to Point Lonsdale in Alleged Stakes at this C&D (heavy, 7/1) 15 days ago, slowly away. Up against it.

Made the breakthrough at pattern level when a narrow winner of the Ballysax at Leopardstown (1¼m, good) on his 2022 reappearance. Group 1 company proved beyond him in his 3 subsequent outings last year but likely to make presence on return here.

Smart gelding. Course winner. Made winning return at Naas in March and stepped up on that form when good 1½ lengths second of 5 to Point Lonsdale in Alleged Stakes over C&D (heavy) 15 days ago. Ought to go well again.

Smart filly who progressed through last season, winning 3 times at this sort of trip. Never involved when seventh of 12 in Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf on final start but warrants respect on return here.

Smart mare. Didn't need to be at best when winning 10-runner Park Express Stakes (evens) at this course (8f, heavy) 37 days ago by 1½ lengths from Redressed, kept up to work. Hood back on. Lot more on plate here.

Smart filly. Won 3 of her 5 starts last term and ended campaign with creditable 5 lengths eighth of 16 to Place Du Carrousel in Prix de l'Opera (29/1) at Longchamp (9.9f, soft). Not out of things.