SIMANCAS (5) turned in a fine effort to win by 1.5 lengths at this track and distance when resuming from a layoff last time out. Taking on a better field but she is good enough to figure in the finish. NOBLE AMBER (3) improved last time out, finishing one length from the winner in second at the end of 1700m at Marseille-Borely. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. JOYEUSE DE ROMAY (8) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1600m at Vichy, beaten 4 lengths into fifth. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. RISING UP (7) ran below his best last start when beaten 14 lengths into 12th from a wide draw over today's course and distance. Backmarker who keeps coming. Sure to be competitive.