Almanzor and New Bay present strong Gallic challenge

New Bay enjoyed a confidence-boosting Group 3 win at Deauville last monthCredit: Patrick McCann

Contender: Almanzor

The days when French Derby heroes such as Dream Well, Montjeu and Dalakhani headed to the Curragh to take on their Anglo-Irish contemporaries vanished with the shortening of the Prix du Jockey Club in 2005.

Jean-Claude Rouget seeks to resurrect the tradition with Almanzor, who swept to Classic success on soft ground at Chantilly in June and then confirmed that form on a much faster surface at Deauville last month.

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Scott BurtonFrance correspondent

Published on 9 September 2016inIrish Champions Festival

Last updated 15:29, 9 September 2016

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