SOKNA (3) has been in excellent form with two wins and two seconds from last five outings. Two placings from three attempts over the distance. Bold bid anticipated again. TASHANKA (1) can defy top weight. Some consistent recent performances tackling different trips including a third over 1900m on the AW at Chantilly two starts ago. Chance. INSTANTANEMENT (10) appeals from near the bottom of the weights. Denied a hat-trick when third at Marseille Borely. Wears first time hood. ALBINE (11) holds each way claims having finished in the frame on only previous run at the trip.