Vichy

This is an open-looking contest despite the small field. Impressive last-time-out winner MESSINA (9) is taken to defy a handicap over the distance and can follow up if reproducing that latest display. MISTER ROYAL (6) appears to be heading back in the right direction and rates a serious threat. MUST DREAM (4) has the ability to play a leading role provided he remains in the right frame of mind throughout. Interesting also is MOWGLY FRECA (5), who is fitted with this shoeing configuration for the first time and looks capable of making his presence felt in what remains a competitive affair.