MAIGRET (3) returns after a spell of seven months. Looking to emulate his win at Krefeld at the beginning of last prep. Now under the care of new trainer Henk Grewe. One of the genuine hopes in the race. KEANO (1) was comfortably accounted for when fourth last time out over 1700m at this track, beaten 4 lengths. That followed a win at this track at the previous outing. Andrea Ricupa gets the best out of this five-year-old gelding. Has the class to produce another win. ZAVARO (4) resumes today after filling a minor placing at his last appearance at Mulheim over 1500m on December 26. Sure to make his presence felt. AJANDRA (5) returns from a spell of ten weeks. Was safely held at the only appearance last prep when fifth over 1800m at this track. Should be prominent from the outset. Must be respected.