PRINCESSE VERA (16) hasn't been far off a win, the latest finishing fifth over 1400m at Compiegne, and is down significantly in the weights this time. Rates highly and looks hard to beat. OPERA (3) was unwanted in betting last time but scored by a head over 1800m at Lyon-la-Soie. Can repeat the dose. VENTURA VISION (13) has been in the money at her last couple of runs but struggling to break through, the latest effort a third over 1800m at Lyon-la-Soie. Among the chances again. SANKA CHOP (12) has progressed nicely in his last couple of runs. Finished second at Hyeres two starts back then landed the prize by 0.8 lengths last time out over 1600m at Cavaillon. Finds a suitable race and can figure in the finish.