NORDSTREAM (7) broke through for his maiden win over 2000m at Baden Baden last time, scoring comfortably. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Shaping up nicely and a bold showing is expected. LAXXIO (5) brings the right form to this race after taking out a 1600m contest at this track last time out by one length. Ideally placed to score. MARMARA STAR (1) made progress last time out, finishing 2 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 2050m at Krefeld. Meets some better types this time but a win is not out of the question. CLEOPATRA AL GUNAY (9) raced once in the maiden preparation when eighth at Saint-Cloud over 1500m back on October 30 2023. Better for that run and can improve sharply.