RIDWAAN (2) finished fourth last time out over 2000m at Marseille Vivaux, beaten 5 lengths. Among the top chances. MOMO NELSON (6) is usually thereabouts but finds it hard to win, with just four wins from 46 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when 11th over 2150m at Lyon-la-Soie, beaten 4 lengths. Taking on a better line-up this time but he is up to the challenge. AQUILON (1) missed the placings two runs back then didn't feature last start when 19 lengths away in seventh over 2000m at Marseille-Borely. It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is capable of testing his rivals. FRENCH DEFENSE (16) has been out of the winner's list for a long time, last start finishing ninth at Marseille-Borely over 2000m. Can play a prominent role.