HENRY THE LION (5) is usually thereabouts but finds it hard to win, with only one victory from 21 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when tenth over 2000m at Saint-Cloud, beaten 17 lengths. Worth noting Antonio Orani goes aboard. Has the ability to get the job done. DENISJONH (3) should be at his top after three runs this prep, the latest a third over 2000m at Toulouse a month ago. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Expected to be in the finish. VA S'Y MIX (6) missed the placings first up recently but was not too far from the winner when fourth over 2000m at Toulouse. Backmarker who keeps coming. Capable of a big run. NORDESTE (2) was comfortably accounted for when seventh last time out over 2000m at Pau All Weather, beaten 5 lengths, after a win at Cagnes-sur-Mer All Weather at the previous outing. Should be thereabouts.