AVENUE MONTAIGNE (3) was close to breaking through last start when beaten a long neck into second over 1400m at Saint-Cloud. Looks well placed this line-up so expect another big run. QUALIXIA (6) could only manage sixth two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1600m at Saint-Cloud, beaten only a head. Needs to be at her best to beat this field but she cannot be underestimated. UM WADI (8) has not won for a long while. Last raced on May 13 when beaten 2.5 lengths into fourth at Saint-Cloud over 1400m. Placed to advantage and can feature in the finish. ALVA (5) is back from a spell of nine weeks. Scored a good win at her final run last preparation at Chantilly over 1600m. Worth plenty of thought.