Winner of both starts this time in, scoring in a steeplechase (3800m) at Dax last time by 9 lengths. Rates highly on recent form and warrants thought.

Returned from a 182-day spell last start with a win in a hurdle (3400m) at Dieppe with today's rider James Reveley aboard. Key runner who is expected to feature again.

Gelding by Cokoriko out of Delicious Charm. Tough to line up and betting is likely to provide the best guide.

Four-year-old fresh from a spell. Yet to miss the frame in two fresh up runs. No reason she can't run another big race resuming.

Was fresh from a spell last time out and making his first appearance over the obstacles. Only managed to finish 45 lengths away in seventh on that occasion in a hurdle (3500m) at Royan La Palmyre. In the mix.

Failed to finish at the last two runs of last campaign, the most recent when he pulled up over 3300m at Strasbourg. Expected to struggle against these.

Raced in a hurdle latest over 3400m at Wissembourg but displaced the rider. Have to take on trust here and looks a place hope only.

Finished a 63 length fifth in a steeplechase (3500m) at Orleans when second-up and has been safely held at both runs this campaign. Needs to find more to be any chance in this line-up.

Turned in a much better run last time when second in a hurdle (3400m) at Wissembourg. Chance of breaking through for a win today.