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VERDICT: A fascinating renewal of this historical feature event for the Vincennes Winter Meeting. In a race that looks increasingly difficult to separate a number of high-class horses slender preference goes the way of Horsy Dream (2). The six-year-old arrives on a role following four-straight victories and looked good when winning the G2 Prix de Belgique two weeks ago. Proved he can compete against the older horses on that occasion and looks to hold solid credentials with shoes removed. Bjorn Goop is no stranger to winning this race in recent times and Moni Viking (10) caught the eye when eighth here in shoes on preparation. Interesting contender back barefoot based on his Scandinavian form. Hooker Berry (9) won the G2 Prix de Bourbonnais in mid-December and is capable of better than when finishing fourth in the G2 Prix de Belgique. Idao De Tillard (6) commands respect following recent wins in the G2 Prix de Croix and G1 Criterium Continental five weeks ago while Delia Du Pommereux (16) is not dismissed.