Montjeu will face 14 rivals as he attempts to banish the memory of his Prix de l`Arc de Triomphe flop in Saturday`s Dubai Champion Stakes at Newmarket.
John Hammond`s charge, only fourth behind Sinndar at Longchamp last time, was among 15 horses who stood their ground for the #400,000 contest at today`s final declaration stage, the biggest field for the race since 1984.
All the leading fancies are set to take on Montjeu including the Sir Michael Stoute-trained pair Greek Dance and Kalanisi and Henry Cecil`s duo Shiva and Love Divine.
Indian Lodge and Holding Court, who hold alternative engagements in France on Sunday, both miss the race.
As expected, the Aidan O`Brien-trained Giant`s Causeway sidesteps the 10-furlong event in favour of a racecourse gallop at Southwell tomorrow.
O`Brien does have a strong team for the Darley Dewhurst Stakes, the other Group One contest on the 'Champions Day' card.
The master of Ballydoyle has whittled his 10 five-dayacceptors down to four runners, headed by Middle Park Stakes winner Minardi.
The quartet is completed by Cashel Palace, Freud and Mozart, with highly-rated Hemingway apparently likely to go for the Racing Post Trophy at Doncaster a week on Saturday.
Champagne Stakes winner Noverre will represent Godolphin`s Evry operation, while the Mick Channon-trained Tobougg, winner of the Prix de la Salamandre last time, heads the home defence in the 11-runner race.
Dubai Champion Stakes final declarations: Almushtarak, Border Arrow, Gold Academy, Greek Dance, Indian Danehill, Kalanisi, Montjeu, Slickly, Shiva, Barathea Guest, Compton Bolter, Distant Music, Lermontov, Alshakr and Love Divine (15).
Darley Dewhurst Stakes final declarations: Cashel Palace, Chianti, Freud, King`s Ironbridge, Minardi, Mozart, Noverre, Tempest, Tobougg, Vacamonte and Volata (11).
