SALDARION (3) ran fourth at his latest appearance over 1800m at Magdeburg, finishing 1.5 lengths from the winner. Is very effective at this distance with two wins from 10 runs. Well placed and should be tough to beat. VELATO (6) is usually thereabouts but finds it hard to win, with just four wins from 50 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when fourth over 1600m at Hoppegarten, beaten 9 lengths. In the right race and there is no reason he cannot get the major prize. RABASTERO (8) jumped from wide out last time out when safely held in sixth over this track and trip. Has a wide gate again. Has a high cruising speed. Sure to be competitive. ROSEL (10) finished fifth last time out over 1800m at Magdeburg, beaten 2.25 lengths. This sets up nicely.