XYLOPHONE (4) was responsible for a solid effort last time out when second at Orleans over 2700m, beaten a head. Should be at his peak now. Big chance coming back in trip. ERICSON (5) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 15 lengths when eighth over 2400m at Baden Baden a week-and-a-half ago. Will enjoy a drop in class so he is one of the main contenders. FIRSTMAN (3) missed the placings when resuming two runs back then didn't feature last start when 4.5 lengths away in ninth over 2400m at this track. Perfectly placed and is sure to give this a mighty shake. NATH SHOW (8) has not won for a long while. Last raced on May 30 when beaten 4.5 lengths into fourth at Compiegne over 2400m. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot return to winning ways.