Caen

Shod to preference for his first objective of the new year, KELAS (1) has had the benefit of 3 return runs, came 2nd on his sole appearance at the venue, and even though starting on the inside, still looks the one to beat. Cedric Terry will nonetheless be keeping a watchful eye on KER MIEL (7) who has turned a corner since starting to race in his current configuration. Nicely-positioned on the front line, KIBRILLE MONTAVAL (6) has twice gone close recently and is not about to disappoint. The complicated KOMAN (12) is less favourably-drawn but he showed at Mauquenchy last month that he is not far off his best. KAZAN DE VANDEL (17) is in competition-mode this time and, despite having pulled a tough number, is not to be underestimated.