Exalted Love has established himself as one of the most consistent performers in this field, having finished runner-up in both local starts over today's 1365m trip. Compression Mask may assist him in finishing his race more strongly. Supported by the fastest ChronoForm Last 1200m (69.08s) and Last 1000m (57.18s) recorded on 25 April 2026, he remains a leading winning contender.

Cliff Swallow profiles as the strongest finisher in Race 3, having recorded the fastest Last 800m (43.24s), Last 600m (33.04s) and Last 400m (22.45s) on 13 June 2026, demonstrating exceptional late acceleration. He is expected to be in a more forward position this time being drawn 2. Will be hard to oppose this time.

Rapidash enters the Barbé Cup in outstanding current form following an exceptional victory on 13 June 2026, where he produced the meeting's best ChronoForm performance by recording the fastest adjusted 1365m (79.94s) together with the fastest Last 1200m (66.79s), Last 1000m (54.85s), Last 800m (43.76s) and Last 600m (33.01s). Expected to settle towards the rear before unleashing his trademark finishing burst, he remains the horse to beat, provided the anticipated genuine tempo allows his superior acceleration to be fully utilised.