MAUPASSANT (1) was far from disgraced to finish 1.3 lengths away in second last start over 1950m at Le Mans. That followed a win on debut at Nimes. Must raise the bar but a better run will not surprise. ESPOIR AVENIR (2) turned in a modest performance when third last start over 2400m at Saint-Cloud, beaten 10 lengths. That followed a good win on debut at Fontainebleau. Likely improver with strong prospects. MARTA'S PRINCE (5) is on debut. By River Boyne and comes from the Henri Alex Pantall stable. Expect a bold run. RUE DU DOME (7) is a promising type who hasn't raced since finishing 7 lengths away in fourth over 1900m at Bordeaux on November 22. Has won when fresh from a spell in the past. Has a high cruising speed. Deserves respect on best figures.