Victor Ludorum colt PLUTARQUE (1) ended last year with a 3.75L third contesting a 1600m maiden at this circuit in early December. Taken to make a winning return to action. CIAO NENE (8) demonstrated ability in placing second twice last year. Rates highly on his first appearance since coming home 8.5L seventh in a 1600m maiden at Bordeaux in October. SAGAZAN ACE (3) debuted with a 7.75L fifth over 1500m competing in a newcomers race at Cagnes-sur-Mer. Step forward expected for a top stable. Muhaarar colt AU DELA DES MERS (6) enters calculations on the back of a 4.75L fifth over this course and distance.