MAX VERST (7) has progressed nicely in his last couple of runs. Finished second at Chantilly All Weather two starts back then landed the prize by 1.5 lengths as favourite last time out over 1600m at Saint-Cloud. Mickael Barzalona scored on him last time and retains the mount. Faces an easier assignment so he is a big chance to make it two on the trot. DOM BERTRAND (2) was in the money two starts back at Cagnes-sur-Mer All Weather but was unable to repeat the effort last time when 15th, beaten 8 lengths, at Saint-Cloud over 1600m. Tackling a more suitable race this time so he can find the winners' list. ASHIKTASH (10) has been out of the winner's list for a long time, last start finishing fourth at Fontainebleau over 1600m. Yet to miss the placings from six starts at this track. Finds an easier assignment and can get the job done. CALYPSO KING (4) returned from a spell three weeks ago when he was beaten 5 lengths into ninth over 1600m at Saint-Cloud. Fitter this time will prove harder t