Strong raiding party at Evry

British raiders account for half of the eight-runner field for the Listed Prix Lovelace over a mile at Evry in France this afternoon.

The John Hills-trained Royal Philosopher, ridden by Olivier Peslier, joins Simon Dow's charge Nagnagnag (Cash Asmussen), Serious (Paul Eddery) from Lady Herries' Angmering yard and David Loder's Verzen (Richard Hughes), to spearhead the strong challenge from this side of the Channel.

The quartet may have most to fear from the David Smaga-trained Trojan Sea, who taking a drop down in class, and Rio Verde, who hails from the powerful Andre Fabre stable. Rio Verde finished a highly encouraging second last time out after a lengthy spell on the sidelines.