ALCANTOR (2) returns from a layoff of five months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1600m at Longchamp. Strong chance to kick the campaign off on the right note. MARHABA YA SANAFI (3) was resuming from a spell of four months last start when a solid second over this course and distance. Generally goes well here. Sure to be about the mark with recent racing under the belt. SPARKS FLY (9) returns from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Closed off last prep in great form including a dominant win over 1600m at Listed level at this track at her most recent appearance. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. Winning claims on best figures. VERTBOIS (4) was too good when resuming in an easier race over 1600m in Listed grade at this track last start, scoring by 0.8 lengths. Has never been out of the placings second-up and is among the better chances.