Returns from a spell of three months. Concluded last campaign with a minor placing in a LR hurdle (3600m) at Clairefontaine. Has since switched to the David Cottin stable. Leading contender.

Last start winner in similar race, scoring by 2.5 lengths over 3900m in soft going in a hurdle at Bordeaux. Carries 8kg more this time. Can feature in the finish again here if runs up to latest effort.

Took on a stakes at Auteuil last time out but eased out of the race Prefer to see him back in form.

Talented jumper who finished seventh in a steeplechase (4300m) at Nantes last time out, following on from a win when resuming on the flat at Le Lion-d'angers. Expected to struggle.

Five-year-old fresh off a 136-day break. Yet to miss the frame in three fresh up runs. Should be primed for another solid outing. Among the chances.

Impressed when successful in a hurdle (3700m) at Le Lion-d'angers two back then finished fourth more recently in a steeplechase (3700m) at Auteuil, beaten 10 lengths. No surprise to see him back in form.

Form has been mixed this preparation. Weakened out of it badly to finish near last in a steeplechase (4400m) at Auteuil. Drops back 600m in distance. Others look better placed.

Resumed after a 176-day spell last start with a strong second in a hurdle (3600m) at Auteuil. Can find winning form this time.

Finished second two back in a hurdle (3900m) at Pompadour then could only manage sixth last time in a hurdle (4000m) at Lyon-Parilly, beaten 21 lengths. Strong each-way hope.

Did a good job to finish third two back in a hurdle (3600m) at Auteuil but could only manage sixth in a hurdle (3600m) at this track last time, arriving 6 lengths behind the winner. Ideally placed to return to form.

Improved sharply from a poor effort two runs ago with success in a hurdle (4200m) at Fontainebleau at his latest appearance. Can make it back-to-back wins.

Hasn't won a race now for 423 days. Ran pretty well two back at this track but was disappointing last start. Happy to risk on latest effort.

Couldn't find the top three two back in a hurdle (3900m) at Auteuil then again missed out in a hurdle (3900m) at Auteuil last start. Looking to others.