Not raced for nearly two years. Appeared just once last time in and finished ninth in a steeplechase (3700m) at Moulins, beaten 32 lengths. This looks a tough line-up.

Was unplaced two runs ago in a steeplechase (4200m) at Toulouse then wound up in ninth most recently in a steeplechase (4200m) at Bordeaux. Big task ahead.

Did well to finish third two back in a steeplechase (3900m) at this track but could only manage fifth in a steeplechase (3700m) at Auteuil last time, arriving 14 lengths behind the winner. Must be a chance.

Won three starts back but hasn't been able to rediscover that form since, the latest effort a 8 length sixth in a steeplechase (4000m) at Le Lion-d'angers. Hard to fault on his best jumps form.

Finished a modest 13th in a steeplechase (3800m) at this track last start. That came after he did not finish the race two runs back. Cannot be ruled out - certainly worth another chance.

Unplaced two starts ago in a hurdle (3900m) at La Teste De Buch then produced a better result last time when he finished sixth in a steeplechase (4400m) at Auteuil, beaten 38 lengths. Will take stopping if anywhere near his peak.

Finished second, albeit 30 lengths from the winner, two weeks ago in a small field in a hurdle (3800m) at Wissembourg. Capable of going one better.

Finished eighth two back in a hurdle (3800m) at this track then again missed out in a hurdle (3600m) at Auteuil last start. All set to reverse the recent form.

Returned from a 218- day layoff most recently and did not finish the race in a steeplechase (3900m) at Dieppe. Confidence may have taken a hit.