GEOPOLITICAL (3) returned from a spell six weeks ago when he was beaten 5.5 lengths into fourth over 1600m at Compiegne. Finds an easier assignment and can take this out. BIG SURPRISE (6) turned in a decent effort last start to finish second over 1900m at Chantilly All Weather. Finds a suitable race and can get the job done. FLEUR DE LIS (7) will find this a little easier than her third on debut seven-and-a-half weeks ago, beaten 2 lengths at the end of 2000m at this track. Will benefit from that experience so she should be in the finish. GREAT LORD (9) is on debut. By Intello and is out of the Patrice Cottier stable. Top-three chance.