MINOTAUROS (2) had been racing well with two consecutive placings before last start managing only fourth over 1600m at this track. Better than the last effort - appeals this time. ALPHA SPIRIT (4) ran a better race last start to finish a close third over 1600m at Bordeaux after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Maxence Marquette gets the best out of this five-year-old gelding. Nicely placed to play a pivotal role. TOOCOOLFORSCHOOL (1) was below her best last time, finishing seventh and beaten 3.5 lengths over 1600m at this track. Has the talent to figure prominently. ESTELLA MOBRAY (3) recorded another minor placing last time out, finishing 0.9 lengths away in third over 1800m at Dieppe. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run.