KNIGHT SLEEPER (5) returned from a spell nine days ago when he was beaten 7 lengths into fourth over 1600m at Leipzig. Taking on a better field but he is fitter and up to the task. ZNOOP DIGGER (6) was in the money at Mulheim when resuming two runs back then could only manage fifth at Magdeburg over 1800m two weeks ago. Has a high cruising speed. Overdue and looks well placed to break the ice. EMILIO (1) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1800m at Magdeburg, beaten 5 lengths. Steps up a level but he is fitter and up to the task. KONIGIN OLIVIA (3) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1600m at Leipzig, beaten 2.75 lengths. Strips fitter and should be thereabouts.