UTHER (5) has returned in good shape this preparation. Opened with a second in stakes class at this track two starts back then got the job done by 1.75 lengths last time out over 2100m in the G3 Prix Noailles at Longchamp. Nicely placed to go back-to-back. MIDAK (1) remains unbeaten after two starts, scoring again last time over 2200m at Chantilly. Big chance again. DIOPTASE (4) has progressed nicely in his last couple of runs. Finished second at Marseille-Borely two starts back then got the job done by 1.5 lengths last time out over 2000m at Salon-de-Provence. Taking on a better line-up this time but he deserves plenty of thought. AIDAN'S PHONE (2) has been in sparkling form, scoring three wins on end only to miss the frame last time over 2100m in the G3 Prix Noailles at Longchamp. Back to the scene of his victory two runs back. This is his optimum trip with three wins from five starts and is not to be discounted.