KEANO (4) looks close to a win, finishing in the placings at his last couple of runs including a second most recently over 1600m at this track when beaten 2 lengths. Andrea Ricupa who has two wins when partnering stays on. Well placed and should be in the finish. ARTISTIC MISSION (10) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well when returning from a break last time at this track, finishing second and only 2.25 lengths from the winner at the end of 1400m. Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is one of the chief contenders. DARLING JAY (12) produced a good run two starts back to finish second but was below par last time when out of the placings at Dortmund over the same trip. Taking on a better field but he is capable of running a bold race. CREFELDER (6) is back from a spell of four months. Raced once last campaign and finished third over 1700m at Dortmund. Expected to cross from wide out. Must be respected.