ROCK JOYEUX (3) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 2.5 lengths away in second over 3000m at Strasbourg. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. SUPER ALEX (9) has been thereabouts recently, the latest result a fifth beaten 2.75 lengths at Saint-Cloud over 3100m. Deserves to break through and is a leading hope again. PENTAOUR (4) progressed nicely last start to finish a close second over 2900m at Argentan after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Meeting a deeper field this time but he has the ability to mix it with them. SAPRISTI (11) was in the money at each run this time in before scoring over 2400m at Saint-Cloud last time. Down in the weights this time and can win again. Not to be discounted.