VANVITELLI (5) raced from off the pace prior to debuting with a neck second in a 1500m newcomers event at Deauville AW. Selected to break his maiden at the second attempt. AEDION (10) suffered a neck defeat in placing third in a 1300m maiden at Deauville AW on his penultimate start. Leading contender racing in a tongue tie for the first time following a disappointing effort at the same venue subsequently. ROI TREZY (4) completed a claiming race double in winning by 2L over 1300m at Deauville AW. Strong prospects. EQUULEUS (3) faded late on in debuting with a 3.5L second contesting a 1600m newcomers race at Pau. One to note.