A good run in the previous race from Astrachem would be a pointer to the chances of Oscar Des Aigles, third over 7f here last time. Maxime Guyon rides but he is now 0-8 and hardly banker material. Riviera had some fair form in the autumn and probably needed the run last time but SUSAN LA BELLE is another who should have benefited from a recent comeback. She hinted at ability last season and could thrive this term in this grade. Zabelia looks the pick of the remainder.
Via Appia (FR) (8-11) 14th of 15, 31 1/2l behind Full Spirit (9-5) at Cagnes-sur-Mer 1m 3f hcp in Jan.
Oscar Des Aigles (FR) (8-9) 3rd of 17, 4l behind Astrachem (8-10) at Cagnes-sur-Mer 7f hcp pol in Jan.
Susan La Belle (FR) (8-10) 6th of 15, 5 3/4l behind Full Spirit (9-5) at Cagnes-sur-Mer 1m 3f hcp in Jan.
Riviera (FR) (8-10) 12th of 15, 9 1/2l behind Lady Soldier (8-4) at Cagnes-sur-Mer 1m hcp hvy in Jan.
Zabelia (FR) (8-8) 9th of 11, 6 3/4l behind Gilyana (8-12) at Cagnes-sur-Mer 1m 2f stks pol in Jan.
Raster (FR) (8-11) 10th of 17, 8 1/2l behind Astrachem (8-10) at Cagnes-sur-Mer 7f hcp pol in Jan.
Blocking Bet (FR) (8-9) 9th of 15, 5 1/4l behind La Magicienne (9-6) at Cagnes-sur-Mer 1m hcp pol in Feb.
Larme D'Amour (IRE) (8-5) 9th of 15, 11 3/4l behind Full Spirit (9-5) at Cagnes-sur-Mer 1m 3f hcp in Jan.
French Reflection (IRE) (8-8) 7th of 9, 10 1/4l behind Etalondes (9-8) at Marseille 1m 5f stks pol in Jan.
Fidelio (FR) (8-2) 10th of 17, 6 1/4l behind Under Pressure (9-4) at Chantilly 1m 1f hcp pol in Jan.
Reve Toujours (FR) (8-0) 12th of 15, 20 1/4l behind La Magicienne (9-6) at Cagnes-sur-Mer 1m hcp pol in Feb.