Andrew Nelis racing

Victor Ludorum heads three contenders for Andre Fabre in Monday's Poule d'Essai des Poulains, with 11 colts entered in the first French Classic of the year. The Godolphin-owned runner, who was a Group One winner as a juvenile, suffered a surprise defeat on his return at ParisLongchamp earlier this month, but he could still take his chance along with stablemates Alson and Arapaho. Alson was a Group One scorer last year before joining Fabre's team, while Arapaho struck Listed gold on his reappearance earlier this month.

France Galop has announced rescheduled dates for the French Classics, with the Guineas meeting set to be staged on June 1 at ParisLongchamp and the French Derby and Oaks to follow on July 5 at Chantilly. The new dates were revealed as the authority works towards a resumption of racing on May 11, with key Guineas trials, the Prix de la Grotte and Prix de Fontainebleau, due to be run on that opening day at ParisLongchamp.