RUBIS GOLD (7) suffered a neck defeat in placing second in a course and distance handicap. Made an appearance in placing third in a schooling race subsequently and is taken to return to winning ways. ANTICO (1) raced close to the pace in finishing 2L third over 1900m at this circuit. Expected to play a leading role dropping in distance. Dual track and trip winner LOUVE PRECIEUSE (2) gets a chance to shine returning to this venue following a 2.75L fourth contesting a 1400m handicap at Deauville AW. Literato gelding ZYGFRYD (9) is another to consider following a 2.5L fourth over 1900m at this venue.