Returns from a spell of three months. Last appeared in a hurdle (3900m) at Bordeaux and did well but found a couple better. Has claims with the right run.

Last start was in a steeplechase (4000m) at this track when eased out of the race. Happy to risk this time.

Scored in a hurdle (3900m) at Nantes two starts back then didn't back it up when beaten 6 lengths into fourth in a hurdle (3800m) at this track last start. Cannot be ruled out - worth another chance.

Took a fall at his latest appearance in a 3700m steeplechase at Auteuil then went for a spell. Expect he will struggle.

Scored at this track in a steeplechase over 4000m last start in a race not dissimilar to this. Found form and has claims if runs up to latest.

Started at big odds but returned from a 612-day spell on December 16 with a sound second in a steeplechase (4000m) at this track, beaten one length. Fitter and expected to go on with it.

Finished a modest fourth in a hurdle (3600m) at Auteuil last start. That came after he failed to complete the course two runs ago. Looks very hard to beat if he is on-song.

Has been well off best in three runs since winning at Auteuil four back. Beaten 22 lengths when seventh in a steeplechase (4200m) at Moulins last start. Looks tested without big improvement.

Was unplaced first-up two starts back in a steeplechase (3900m) at Compiegne. Improved and finished second last time in a steeplechase (4000m) at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths. Prospects look very bright.

Did well to finish third two back in a hurdle (3800m) at Compiegne but could only manage sixth in a steeplechase (4000m) at this track last time, arriving 10 lengths behind the winner. Hard to fault on his best jumps form.

Turned things around with a respectable third in a steeplechase (4400m) at Fontainebleau last start. That came after he eased out of the race two starts ago. Won't find this easy.

Yet to strike a blow after two runs this time in work. Finished fourth, beaten 7 lengths, two runs back when resuming in a hurdle (3900m) at Bordeaux. Took a tumble last time out in a steeplechase (4000m) at this track.

Scored when resuming two back in a hurdle (3800m) at Fontainebleau then was less effective last time when she finished fifth in a steeplechase (4000m) at this track, beaten 10 lengths. Looks very hard to beat if she is on-song.

Missed the frame two runs ago in a steeplechase (4000m) at Durtal then wound up in ninth most recently in a hurdle (3800m) at this track. This looks too tough.

Missed the frame when fresh from a spell two back in a hurdle (3800m) at Compiegne. Made amends last time to grab third in a steeplechase (4000m) at this track, beaten 4 lengths. Cannot be left out.