Vincennes

MACINAGGIO (3) endured a tough trip over 2700m here a month ago when quite obviously in excellent shape and from the 3 slot can impose this time. Sporting pads as he did when winning in Bordeaux, MOURILLON (6) finished just ahead of him that day and should again figure prominently, but may first have to see off MIKADO GEDE (5) who returns to racing barefoot after having reassured here in mid-February. Runner-up over track and trip 3 weeks ago when competitively-shod for the first time, MERMOZ (4) is well-placed on the front line and Alexandre Abrivard finds himself in his bike for the occasion.