MANSSOURIO (7) did well to score at Sablé-sur-Sarthe two runs ago. Not disgraced last time out when second over 3100m at Nantes, beaten a nose. Likely improver with strong prospects. HISTOIREDEMARS (3) had been threatening before breaking through for a deserved win last time over 2850m at Sablé-sur-Sarthe, scoring by a nose. Has good early toe so she should be handy in the run. Will play a major role. NORQUI DES ROSES (8) improved sharply on his ninth two starts back at Senonnes-Pouancé with a win over 3100m at Nantes three-and-a-half weeks ago, getting home by a nose. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. ARGYRON (4) saluted two runs ago then turned in a nice run last time out when fourth over 3100m at Nantes, beaten 2 lengths. One of the main hopes.