MERKUR (2) is racing well without winning. Last start finished second, beaten 2.5 lengths, over 1850m in stakes class at Cologne. Good record at this journey, including two wins. Sure to go well. LUCKY WINE (4) did little and finished 5 lengths from the winner in fifth over 1600m at Chantilly last start, a less impressive effort than his fourth at this track the run before. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. SAIDI EL FAL (5) finished 5.5 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1400m at this track four weeks ago. Steps up in distance today. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. Capable of testing this field. GOLD INDEX (3) was well supported when resuming last time out over 1600m at Vichy and proved too strong, scoring by half a length. Has a strong record at the trip and cannot be ruled out.