AVERNES (10) started at $6.70 last time and ran below expectations, finishing fifth and beaten 3.5 lengths at Saint-Cloud over 2400m. Has the ability to produce a better result. ELIOTT CHOP (8) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 2450m at Mont-de-Marsan, beaten 7 lengths into fifth. Has started three times at this course and distance and is yet to miss the placings. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. ROUGE (6) finished second last time over 2450m at Mont-de-Marsan when resuming from a spell, beaten 4 lengths. Nicely placed to play a major role. BEL ARISTO (3) made progress last time out, finishing 2 lengths from the winner in second over 2700m at Chantilly All Weather. Likely improver so plenty to like about his chances.