MANEKI (4) wasted no time getting off the mark on debut over 1600m at Toulouse eight weeks ago. Sure to improve and can make it back-to-back wins. EUSKADI (3) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 0.8 lengths from the winner in second over 1900m at La Teste De Buch. Has the ability to take this out. THORDIS (6) has been out of the placings in two runs since a break, the latest when fourth, beaten 5.5 lengths, over 1600m at Toulouse. Has further improvement to come and is capable of sharp improvement. SPANISH PRINCE (2) finished third last start at the first run back from a spell over 1600m at Le Mans, beaten 6 lengths. Will strip fitter this time. Nicely placed to fill a top-three spot again.