SWORD BEACH (6) disappointed when 99 lengths back in refused to race last time over 3500m at Treviso. Kept fresh for this. Expected to bounce back. YOUNES (7) returns from a layoff of nine months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 3900m at Treviso. One of the genuine hopes in the race. LALDANN (3) is back after a break of seven months. Looking to emulate his win at Treviso when returning from a spell last prep. Has recorded five wins when first up from a break. Now under the care of new trainer Vana Josef Jr. Worth plenty of thought. MENSCH (4) finished fourth over 3500m at Treviso at his most recent appearance on November 10. Makes plenty of appeal.