Vincennes

Difficult to knock when barefoot and focused, KARLA DE BANVILLE (11) goes over 2850m here for the first time, but gave a fine account earlier in the month and in similar form can impose. She will face resistance though from KAPELLA DAIRPET (8) who steps up in category after winning 2 straight here, and the well-engaged and reconfigured KLASS HAUFOR (15) whose return to the winners' circle is only a matter of time. KASSIOPEIA (13) beat a number of these horses, including the latter, here last month and looks game once more. KUNAMATATA (16) won here in November, most recently confirmed at Cordemais, has been reconfigured for the occasion, and is plainly another for the shortlist.