MY NAME IS BOND can see off a strong British raiding party and keep this prestigious prize in France. He looked a colt of rich potential when winning the Prix La Rochette here in September and will have the gears to cope if this becomes a tactical affair. Wootton Bassett has been a real money-spinner for connections but has developed into a very smart colt in the process. He finished full of running when winning sales races at York and Doncaster but he'd want a good even gallop which is not guaranteed. Treasury Devil has long enjoyed a tall home reputation but needs to step up again from his Sandown conditions race while stablemate and Yarmouth maiden winner Utley has even more to find, despite his obvious potential. King Torus was impressive in winning the Vintage Stakes at Goodwood and that sets a decent standard. Moonlight Cloud represents a top French team and never came off the bridle to win a minor event last time. Like a few in here, he could be anything.
Maiguri (IRE) 6-4fav (8-11) 3rd of 6 My Name Is Bond (8-11) at Longchamp(FR) 7f 2yo Grp 3 (1) gd in Sep.
Wootton Bassett 2-1fav (8-9) Close up, ridden to lead entering 2f out, headed narrowly over 1f out, regained lead inside final furlong, held on well towards finish, won at Doncaster 6f 2yo aut (2) gd in Sep beating Galtymore Lad (8-6) by 1l, 21 ran.
Treasury Devil (USA) 8-11fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, led 1f out, kept on well, pushed out, won at Sandown 7f 2yo nov stk (3) gd in Sep beating Introvert (9-0) by 2 1/2l, 5 ran.
Whipless (IRE) 11-2 (9-3) Good speed throughout in centre of course, definite advantage after halfway, kept on well under pressure inside final furlong, just held on, won at Curragh 6f 2yo mdn gf in Aug beating Tashqeel (9-3) by shd, 22 ran.
Tin Horse (IRE) 33-1 (8-13) 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Dream Ahead (8-13) at Deauville(FR) 6f 2yo Grp 1 (1) gd in Aug.
King Torus (IRE) 11-4 (9-3) Chased leader, led 2f out, came clear final furlong, stayed on strongly, easily, won at Goodwood 7f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gd in Jul beating Stentorian (9-0) by 6l, 7 ran.
Utley (USA) 15-8fav (9-3) Tracked leader, led over 1f out, soon pressed, ridden and ran on, won at Yarmouth 7f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Sep beating Nordic Sky (9-3) by 1/2l, 16 ran.
My Name Is Bond (FR) 7-2 (8-11) won at Longchamp(FR) 7f 2yo Grp 3 (1) gd in Sep, 6 ran.
Moonlight Cloud (8-9) won at Longchamp(FR) 7f 2yo stk gs in Sep beating Turn Of Phrase (8-7) by 6l, 7 ran.
Samuel Morse (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Held up, 7th halfway, 5th and progress 2f out, moderate 4th and no impression final furlong, 4th of 9, 6l behind Pathfork (9-1) at Curragh 7f 2yo Grp 1 (1) in Sep.
