EPHESUS (1) impressed when successful on debut over 2400m at Saint-Cloud six-and-a-half weeks ago. Likely improver who should run well again. AKIDO (4) impressed when successful as favourite on debut over 2000m at Strasbourg six-and-a-half weeks ago. Promising type who can go back-to-back. NUBUCK (2) was an impressive maiden winner last time out, scoring by 1.75 lengths over 2500m at Argentan. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Looks well placed and he is a solid top-three hope. ZAGOR (3) defied a lack of market support last start, scoring by a long neck over 2400m at Saint-Cloud. Cannot be ruled out based on the latest effort.