the prophet

PSG take a one-goal lead into the 2nd leg, and the game could set up nicely for them. The longer Bayern fail to score, the more risks they'll have to take, and PSG will get the gaps. PSG had 5 shots on target in the 1st leg and scored 5 goals.

Consistent 4yo, first or second in 7 of 10 races. In good shape, a joint career-high RPR rating on the AW in his last race seven weeks ago. Turf form reads 2212. Every chance in this handicap off his current mark.

Unexposed 4yo who could go well on his handicap debut after coming off a seven-month break. Beaten just 2L in two of his three starts and beaten by runners rated 84 and 91 in those narrow defeats. He was giving 5 lb to the 84-rated winner. Room for improvement and a handy 72 rating. Rossa Ryan is a positive jockey booking, trusted by the yard: 19 winners for them and a 17% strike rate.

Six runs overseas for the 5yo mare before joining this yard at the start of last year. Her debut for the yard was on the flat, but she has been over hurdles since. She has found some form this winter: a narrow defeat followed by two very large-margin victories over hurdles, and she has ability. Back on the flat now with a low 54 mark, another 5 lb taken off by a good apprentice, and she might be well in at the weights.

Two runs for the 4yo this year, and he should be in good shape now. He was no match for the winner last time out, who was on a very handy mark, but he was involved in the battle to finish second, losing out in the last strides. This handicap is not as strong, and he has a 2 lb lower mark now. He did win off a 9 lb higher mark this time last year before losing his way.

The 5yo is still a maiden on turf but he has been a close runner-up five times in good races. In good shape, a close 3rd of 24 in the Spring Cup handicap three weeks ago. Just two starts on the AW and he did produce a 6L novice win on his second career start. A run on a turning turf track could be the answer. He has a good low draw and Ryan Moore in the saddle.

The 7yo is still producing at a high level. He should be ready for this 18.5f flat handicap after a run four weeks ago in a Grade 1 hurdle race. He went very close in a quality £62K turf handicap last Aug and is on a slightly lower mark now. No problem with the track, and he went very close in this race in '24. He could still be getting stronger, finishing last year with back-to-back hurdle wins and posting good RPR ratings.

The 5yo is coming back from an eight-month break, but he won on his return last year. He followed that win with three solid efforts in defeat, including a 2L defeat in a 0-100, 14-runner handicap. He now has a 4 lb lower mark for this 0-80 handicap, and a low draw should improve his chances.