PINATIQUE (5) impressed when successful as favourite on debut over 2000m at Cagnes-sur-Mer All Weather ten weeks ago and has not been produced since. Will come on following that run and looks tough to hold out again. ESSEX (3) was safely held when resuming from a spell behind Audubon Park in Listed grade at Saint-Cloud over 2000m, beaten 16 lengths into seventh. Finds a suitable assignment and can play a big role. PAIX DES DAMES (6) impressed when successful on debut over 2000m at Pau All Weather six-and-a-half weeks ago. Likely improver with bright prospects again. EAST GREY (2) comes here following a win over 2400m at Pornichet four weeks ago, getting home by a neck. Capable of playing a big role.