VADIROUMA (1) suffered a 2.75L defeat in placing third over 1600m at this venue. Selected to break through for her first win dropping in trip. MELUSINE DU HOULEY (8) returned from a short break with a 1.25L second in a maiden over this distance at Deauville AW. Expected to challenge for the win. STAR FIXX (9) demonstrated ability in debuting with a 2L fourth in the previously mentioned Deauville AW race. Strong prospects with improvement expected. The experienced REMENBER CHOPE (3) came home 1.5L third competing in the Deauville AW race mentioned previously. Of note chasing the third win of her career.