ALPHA SPIRIT (13) lost out by 0.75L finishing third in a 1600m contest at Nantes. Looks up to registering his second success of the year. HIGHFIELD HEIRESS (10) came home 1.5L third in a 1600m handicap at Fontainebleau. Expected to challenge for the win. PIANTARELLA (1) tackled a handicap over 1800m when 2L third at Le Croise-Laroche. Must be considered. MINOTAUROS (7) ran 1L third attempting 2000m at Le Lion-d'Angers. Rates highly in this event.